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I have leaky heart valves and afib . is this combination more dangerous?
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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.
Answered 12/10/2013
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This depends greatly: On severity of regurgitation...The more severe the greater the potential problems like risk for heart failure.
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