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Everything You Need to Know About a Leaky Heart Valve

A leaky heart valve may sound scary. But with close monitoring and treatment, you can live a normal life.  Your heart has four chambers that help circulate blood throughout your body. Keeping the blood flowing in the right direction are valves (also called leaflets or cusps), which shut tightly and prevent blood from backflowing. However, these valves