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A member asked:
If echo shows a valve leak does that mean the heart valve always leaks; or is it possible the valve is leaking momentarily? do valves ever not leak?
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Most of the time: Probably your valves have a little leakage in every heart beat. Minimal and mild regurgitation (or leakage) are considered "physiological", which means it is normal and doesn't require any treatment. You can rest assured :)
Answered 7/5/2019
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