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Robert Kelly

Cardiologist

Dr. Robert Kelly is a cardiologist practicing in Sandyford, Dublin. Dr. Kelly specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Kelly also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Robert Kelly
  • Sandyford, Dublin
  • Royal College of Surgeons
  • Accepting new patients

Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?

Yes. Sometimes prolapse will cause the click but murmur will only appear if the valve is leaking. But to diagnose prolapse it needs to be present on echo / imaging test. So a normal READ MORE
Yes. Sometimes prolapse will cause the click but murmur will only appear if the valve is leaking. But to diagnose prolapse it needs to be present on echo / imaging test. So a normal echo means no prolapse at rest.

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Dr. Robert Kelly