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I just had mitral valve repair surgery. why do i still have a lottle but of leakage after the repair? cardiologist told me he sees minimal leakage.
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Mitral valve repair: The repairs aren't often perfect.
Answered 9/14/2013
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MV leakage: It is not uncommon to see minimal residual leakage after mitral valve repair. It does not mean that the repair was unsuccessful. It should however be followed by a cardiologist, as it seems you are.
Answered 9/14/2013
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