Severe leakiness can overwork your heart. 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. Leaky heart valve symptoms may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and fatigue, among others Symptoms some people with heart valve disease might not have symptoms for many years When symptoms occur, they might include
Shortness of breath at rest or when active or lying down Swelling of the ankles and feet A leaky heart valve may go unnoticed because frequently, a leaky heart valve causes no symptoms If a heart valve leak is severe, it can lead to symptoms such as breathlessness and cause the heart to fail. Over time, this can lead to an enlarged heart, also known as a dilated heart or cardiomegaly. Aging can lead to a common cardiac condition known as a leaky heart valve
