• Does a valve leakage need heart surgery?

My mom was diagnosed with a leaky heart valve and apparently it has been developing steadily over time. Would she eventually need surgery for this? Right now, her doctor put her on medication for treatment.

2 Answers

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Phoenix, AZ

Sometimes

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Asheville, NC

She may need surgery in the future

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