Other conditions that may cause continuous murmurs include ruptured aneurysm of a sinus of Valsalva, proximal coronary artery stenosis, and pulmonary artery branch stenosis.
Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Congenital Ventricular Septal Defect Accompanied with Aortic Valve Prolapse or Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva
Diagnosis of Ruptured Aneurysm of the Sinus of Valsalva with Color Doppler Ultrasound
Influence of Valsalva Maneuver on Routine Indexes of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Patients with infective endocarditis have been reported to present with either ruptured sinus of Valsalva or complete atrioventricular block.
It often presents as a soft painless mass, especially in pediatric populations and its appearance may sometimes be altered by position and when performing the Valsalva maneuver.
Comparison Study of Spiral CT during Quiet Breathing and Modified Valsalva Maneuver in Patients with Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma;