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A member asked:

Have leaky heart valve. not sure which but i think tricuspid. test was 2 yr ago but just told by dr yesterday. need to worry? dr said 80% ppl have

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Valvar insufficiency: From the character of your statement you likely have nothing to worry about on this subject. You should however ask this question and for details of your Doc who has the most information about you specifically

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 10/24/2014

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