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I have a leaking mitral vlve that is leasding to heart failure should i have it replaced?
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Possibly: One of the indication for mitral valve repair or replacement is severe mitral regurgitation causing heart failure not responding to medical therapy. Talk to your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon.
Answered 5/23/2013
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