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Will alcohol affect heart valves, if my mitral valve is repaired. after repair doctor says he still sees a little leak, will alcohol increase it?
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No: Alcohol will not affect Ur heart valve. Excessive long term use of alcohol may affect heart muscle.
Answered 5/22/2015
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