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Is it common to have slight leak in mitral valve to turn into large have had slight leak 33 years scared next check up will suddenly be large ?
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No. : Slight leak in mitral valve can last for decades. So no need to worry before hand. All we recommend that younger to get that checked every year and see your heart doctor periodically.
Answered 7/6/2015
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