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I'm a 39 year old female who has a recent echocardiogram. showed mild mitral valve thickening and mild mitral regurgitation. should i be concerned or see a cardiologist.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: That is a benign finding which is present in the majority of the healthy population when carefully assessed. You are not at risk of complications and need no further testing based on that finding.

Dr Roberts and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2018

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A member asked:

I'm a 39 year old female who has a recent echocardiogram. showed mild mitral valve thickening and mild mitral regurgitation. should i be concerned or see a cardiologist.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Roberts and another doctor agreed

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