A leaky heart valve is a common form of heart valve disease It’s when one of the four valves in your heart doesn’t close tightly This allows some blood to flow in the wrong direction each time the valve closes. A leaky heart valve may cause no problems or it may signify congestive heart failure Webmd takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for a leaky heart valve. When a person has severe valve regurgitation, a surgeon may need to repair or replace the valves via open heart surgery
However, researchers have developed less invasive procedures and continue to. Some of the most common symptoms of a leaky heart valve can also be caused by other conditions Your heart has four valves that open and close to control blood flow through your heart Each valve has flaps, called leaflets or cusps The flaps open and close once during each heartbeat If a valve flap doesn't open or close properly, less blood moves out of the heart to the rest of the body
Aging can lead to a common cardiac condition known as a leaky heart valve Find out the symptoms, causes, and treatments of a leaky heart valve. One minimally invasive option is a procedure where a surgeon threads a catheter into the groin and up to the heart to place a clip on a leaky valve
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