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How common is heart valve leakage at 21yrs old? is it normal for echo to show it?
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Relatively common: Mitral valve prolapse, for example, which is one of the most common valvular abnormalities is believed to affect 2-3% individuals. 2 D-echo heart would identify among others, valvular abnormalities, being ideal for such conditions.
Answered 1/18/2020
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