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Is surgery necessary for mitral valve leak?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is 46 years old. She recently had her routine physical examinations and they found out her mitral valve could not close fully, but very light degree. The doctor there thinks that she does not need a surgery and he did not mention anything else. So, I really want a second opinion on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your short descriptions, I understood that there is a leak in the mitral valve. Yes, mild to moderate leak can be managed with medicine, but if severe leak is there, then at some stage operation is required. I can guide you more if you send echo report and more hist... Read Full »