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Can diuretics and laxative abuse cause a heart murmur or leaky valve?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Very unlikely in the presence of normal valve structure and function

Dr Patrick agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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