Enlarged heart

Enlarged heart or cardiomegaly is a medical condition where the heart is larger than its normal size. This can be caused by various factors such as high blood pressure, heart valve disease, and other heart conditions.

Causes[edit | edit source]

The most common causes of an enlarged heart include:

High blood pressure: This can cause the heart to enlarge as it has to work harder to pump blood to the body.
Heart valve disease: This can cause the heart to enlarge as it has to work harder to pump blood through the damaged or narrowed valves.
Cardiomyopathy: This is a disease of the heart muscle that can cause the heart to enlarge.
Congenital heart disease: Some people are born with an enlarged heart due to a congenital heart defect.
Pulmonary hypertension: This is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Symptoms of an enlarged heart can vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Some people may not experience any symptoms, while others may experience:

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

An enlarged heart is often diagnosed through a physical examination and various tests, including:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for an enlarged heart depends on the underlying cause. It may include:

See also[edit | edit source]

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