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I had mitral valve repair done can i drink alcohol once recoveredcardiologist told me he still sees a little amount of leakage will alcohol make worse?

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Drink alcohol?: I would check with your cardiologist to be sure some studies show that a drink or 2 a day can be beneficial but not to over do it. It is a little concerning though that you had to go thru such a procedure and one of your main concerns is drinking alcohol.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Yes and no: Use of alcohol in moderation is not prohibited after valve repairative surgery. It will not worsen the minor residual leakage present.

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