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[Harrycat]

I was told I have a leaky valve by the cardiologist , is this something to be concerned, he said it would be checked in 3 months.

[jeanjeannie50]

When I last had an echocardiogram I was told that I had a slightly leaky mitral valve, which I believe is common in people as they get older. I was told that it was nothing to worry about. I suppose it depends on how much your valve is leaking. I'm sure others from this forum will soon tell you about any similar diagnosis they may have had .

Best wishes

Jean

[Harrycat in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean, the consultant wasn't concerned , no meds, that must be a good thing.....

[meadfoot]

I have the same thing and same response from consultant. Take care.

[Harrycat in reply to meadfoot]

Thanks for that....

[farmerwalt]

Yes, is quite common. Your cardiologist will, as he says, just check it again to make sure there is no change.

Walter

[Dadog]

I don't want to throw any pessimism in here but I always thought that a leaky valve (mitral valve regurgitation in my case) whilst harmless enough in itself, could cause pooling which isn't good and indicates a need for Warfarin or other anti coag drug. Worth checking with those that are looking after you, Harrycat.

[Harrycat]

Thanks very much, dadog1, I am covered, I have been on Warfarin for a few years now, levels very good 2.5 with 2mg daily......

[PeterWh]

I have two leaky valves and under a valve consultant as well as a consultant EP. I have mild leakage in mitral valve which I was told can actually disappear if not in AF (I have persistent AF). I have moderate to severe leakage in tricuspid valve. Originally diagnosed end of September last year. Since then had cardio version and an ablation (included a second cardio version). Had second and more extensive echocardiogram three weeks ago. I am now going to have a MR scan in two weeks time. Next time with consultant is beginning of October. Don't worry about it because If they were worried then they would be doing something much sooner.

[1931]

I was told 20 years ago that my replacement valve was leaking but it's not caused me any problems and l have just had a pacemaker fitted at 84 years old all the best Gordon