Question 1

can a leaky heart valve heal?

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Not in adults: Many many children have a "heart mummurs" or so called leaky valves and often they do disappear by adolescent age or earlier. Unfortunately for adults, leaky valves typically results from diseases and they don't go away without treatments. If you have it, check with your doc for regular monitoring. Some type may require antibiotics before dental work etc..Thus should consult your doc..
Good luck.

Question 2

please tell me, could a heart valve heal itself?

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Unclear: Your question is not clear. If you have valve stenosis, it doesn't resolve by itself. If it is regurgitation secondary to heart failure and or hypertension or from nay other treatable cause it could improve after treating underlying cause.

Question 3

how often does a ficial heart murmur heal itself and can a leaking heart valve close itself? also he hasn't seen cardiologist since diagnosed @ 15mo

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Uncertain terms: I don't know what the word "ficial" means.  Most children who have a heart murmur have a "normal" murmur.  That means that there is noise with blood flow, but no actual underlying abnormality causing the noise.  This is a normal finding, and typically, with growth, the murmur disappears.  Other terms that people use are "innocent" and "functional" to describe such murmurs.

Question 4

a leaky heart valve at 4 means what?

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Depends: It reallyd depends on the amount of leak thru the valve.  An ultrasound called an echocardiogram is one way of evaluation a leaky valve.  Other terms used are regurge or regurgitation or insufficiency.  A pediatric cardiologist would be very helpful in evaluation the leaky valve.

Question 5

i'm 35 i was told but a heart dr that i have a leaky heart valve should i be worried?

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Devil in the details: Depends entirely on which valve and how much leaking. Some leaking of the tricuspid and pulmonic valve is 100% normal. Mild leakage of the mitral valve is technically "abnormal" but nearly universal and harmless. Mild leakage of the aortic valve is abnormal but well tolerated. Severe leakage should be followed by your heart doc and treated if certain criteria are met.

Question 6

i have a leaky heart valve how concerned should i be these heart doctors don't explain anything it's the valve that starts with an m ?

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It real valve: You are referring to the mitral valve and your leakage may be insufficient to cause you any problem. If it be me worse your doctor would then explain to you what could be done. Stop worrying!

Question 7

what causes a leaky heart valve?

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Not man made.: All biologic valves leak a little.  They do not close perfectly.

Question 8

what can worsen a leaky heart valve?

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Depends: The 4 main valves in the heart are the mitral valve , aortic valve , pulmonic valve and tricuspid valve. The left sided valves are the mitral and aortic valves. If they leak high systemic blood pressure makes it worse and strict controll of your blood pressure is essential. The right sided valves , especially the the tricuspid valve can be made worse with conditions such as sleep apnea.

Question 9

how does someone get a leaky heart valve?

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Can be multifaceted : Most common is wear & tear as people age, however,  small amounts of regurgitation (leaking) is normal for many valves & is assessed by echocardiography.

Question 10

can someone live with a leaky heart valve?

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Yes: Many people can have mild leaks (regurgitation) of one or more of their heart valves (aortic, mitral, tricuspid and pulmonic).  Often mild to moderate regurgitation is tolerated quite well and can be followed.  Moderate to severe regurgitation can sometimes be followed closely if the patient has no symptoms and the heart is otherwise ok, but severe leaks can lead to serious problems.

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