Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am a 33 yr old female with no health problems . i was told i have a leaky heart valve. how did this leaky valve happen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not enough info: Your heart has 4 valves and anyone of them can leak. The most common valve that leaks is the mitral valve, but the aortic and tricuspid valves will have leaks at times, too. Many people have mitral valve prolapse which can increase the chances that the mitral valve will leak. Many people can have a small amount of leakage and just be observed and/or treated with meds. Close followup is key.
Answered 10/11/2014
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm 37 years old, female. I had an open heart surgery and had my valves repaired in 2013. My BP is always below 100/70. Is it safe to have a baby?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Eco showed ascending aorta size is 35mm - As a 47 yr old female, how good/bad is this? (prev pt had aortic valve replacement but eco showed thats normal & heart pump function is good?
Are this many complications common after open heart surgery? My dad, 69 years old--overweight but no other health problems other than heart. 11 days ago had triple bypass, aortic valve replacement, and block for afib. Two hours after surgery needed anot
I am a 33 year old female and my heart rate has been between 113-116 for the past few months. I also have Mirto Valve Prolapse. Should I see a doctor?
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
3 yr old echocardiagram said trace shows that pulmonary valve has trace regurgitation, EDV 0.49 m,/s. What does this mean. Is this normal. Does this mean she does not have congenital heart disease.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
