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Can you please describe leakage of a heart valve and how it could affect me?
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Not uncommon: Heart valves can be narrowed(stenosis)or not close properly(incompetent) in which case blood leaks back after each heart beat. It depends on the amount / extent of leak as to how it affects you in the long range.You need to go and see a cardiologist forf further advice and future follow up.
Answered 4/17/2013
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