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I just had mitral valve repair ..cardiologist said there is still a minimal amount of leakage..will alcohol make this leakage worse?
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Alcohol amount: Alcohol in moderation should not have significant effect on mitral valve leackage.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Cardiomyopathy: Alcohol is not likely to directly effect a repaired valve. However, heavy alcohol usage can cause alcoholic cardiomyopathy. This toxic effect injures the heart muscle, diminishes the muscle function, and dilates the heart. Dilation causes valves to leak. "echocardiogram may show enlarged heart chambers, leaking valves, and reduced pumping efficiency" http://goo.Gl/po8vcu.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Shouldn't have: Any effect if used in moderation.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Typically not: Alcohol in moderation should not affect residual mitral regurgitation adversely.
Answered 4/9/2014
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