Sinus of Valsalva
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
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Sinus of Valsalva
Definition
One of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve.
Also known as aortic sinus, Petit sinus, Petit's sinus, Valsalva sinus — per UBERON
The Sinus of Valsalva is a part of the Cardiovascular.