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I have leaky heart valves and afib . is this combination more dangerous?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Than what: It is a combination that can lead to heart failure if the afib gets fast or if there are other challenges to the heart and valves.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

This depends greatly: On severity of regurgitation...The more severe the greater the potential problems like risk for heart failure.

Dr Davis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2016

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