Have since developed leaky aortic valve. Am scheduled for a transesophogeal echo soon. Mitral valve repair has evolved into the preferred surgical method to treat mitral valve leaks. It is not unusual to develop a mild degree of leakiness of the aortic valve from a mitral valve repair. More severe degrees of aortic valve leakiness would not be expected from a mitral valve repair.
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