It never hurts to get a second opinion, but I have had two mitral valve sugeries. One to repair my mitral valve and the other to replace my valve. My Dr. never told me I had to have the surgeries until the leak was severe. I would not worry about it at this time. Hope this helps.

All the heart drs here are in the same group and this is my 2nd cardiologist as the 1st one was lets just say not my cup of tea!

Hello @juliet02,

Here’s some information from Mayo Clinic about leaky heart valves that you may also wish to view:
– http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mitral-valve-repair-mitral-valve-replacement/home/ovc-20301738

And another great discussion on Connect
– Mitral Valve & Tricuspid valve regurgitation: when to see a cardiologist? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-was-just-diagnosised-with-mitral-valve-and-tricuspid-insufficiency-i-have/

@juliet02, could you share a few more details about your health? What are you most concerned about with regard to getting a second opinion?

I have moderate Mitral stenosis never had a leak, last Echo showed a small leak but I have been told they take a long time if at all to get to the disscusion of surgery, you may never need it.