Rupture of Right Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm into Right Cardiac Chambers: The Role of Different Imaging Modalities

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Morais, Humberto (Department of Cardiology, Principal Military Hospital/Superior Institute) ;
Sousa-Uva, Miguel (Cardio-Thoracic Center, Girassol Clinic) ;
Martins, Telmo (Department of Cardiology, Principal Military Hospital/Superior Institute) ;
Manuel, Valdano (Cardio-Thoracic Center, Girassol Clinic) ;
Costa, Joao Carlos (Imaging Department, Girassol Clinic)

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