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A member asked:

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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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

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.

Dr Weisberger and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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