Leaky Heart Valve Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Leaky Heart Valves
Right after the heart chambers contract, the valves in the heart are forced closed under the pressure generated inside the chambers. This helps prevent blood from flowing backwards through the system, helping to ensure the blood is always forced to flow in the right direction.
A ‘leaky’ heart valve means that the valves are not working as well as they should be, and some blood is allowed to travel backwards through the system. This, in turn, means that the heart is not able to perform at 100% capacity, and this can result in a number of unwelcome symptoms for the patient.
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