Congenital Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

 A sinus of valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) can be a congenital (present at birth) or acquired heart defect. If not treated quickly, it can form a hole called an aortico-left ventricular tunnel. Our Nemours Children's Cardiac Center team has the experience and advanced pediatric imaging needed to diagnose and surgically repair rare heart defects like SOVA. If your child has congenital heart disease, our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons are here to answer your questions, ease your concerns and provide the latest treatment options. 

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Congenital Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

 A sinus of valsalva aneurysm (SOVA) can be a congenital (present at birth) or acquired heart defect. If not treated quickly, it can form a hole called an aortico-left ventricular tunnel. Our Nemours Children's Cardiac Center team has the experience and advanced pediatric imaging needed to diagnose and surgically repair rare heart defects like SOVA. If your child has congenital heart disease, our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons are here to answer your questions, ease your concerns and provide the latest treatment options. 

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Congenital Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm

Why Choose Us

World-class heart care requires the compassion to understand your family's journey, and the expertise to heal even the most complex conditions. Our cardiac surgeons treat a vast array of congenital heart defects in infants, children and teens, using the most innovative, up-to-date approaches. Our specialty is the early detection and repair of heart problems, so your child will have the best possible chance for a healthy future.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer offer care for children with sinus of valsalva aneurysm at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours locations.

The Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware offers a complete range of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery services. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer care for children with sinus of valsalva aneurysm at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando and select Nemours locations.  

Our renowned pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery team at the Nemours Cardiac Center in Central Florida offers inpatient, critical and surgical care at Nemours Children’s Hospital — including dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists and state-of-the-art cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). 

Northwest Florida

We offer care for children with sinus of valsalva aneurysm at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours locations.

Our Nemours Cardiac Center in Pensacola is home to one of the few accredited pediatric transthoracic and fetal echocardiography labs in Florida and, if needed, can facilitate the transfer of extremely ill children between our Nemours Cardiac Center locations (e.g., to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida).  

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: