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A 37-year-old female asked:
What does mitral valve:mild insufficiency mean on an echo? should i see a cardiologist?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
Mitral valve: Leaks which is common....How severe is it? If trivial or mild then cardiologist is generally not needed.
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Dr. Payam Mehranpouranswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Leaking: The mitral valve is mildly leaking which not an uncommon finding. A murmur may be heard on exam. It is usually not a cause of symptoms. If not associated with symptoms, you may not need to see a cardiologist yet.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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