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What does mitral valve:mild insufficiency mean on an echo? should i see a cardiologist?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Mitral valve: Leaks which is common....How severe is it? If trivial or mild then cardiologist is generally not needed.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 8/27/2013

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

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.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2017

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