Question 1

Nicu wants echo cardiography for heart enlargement of baby. so worried?

Accepted Answer

Let the pediatric cardiologists evaluate your newborn's heart with echo before freaking out; a large heart may be nothing but a variation of normal.

Question 2

My daughter in law went for a 33 week sonogram of her baby's heart due to a previous child's heart defect (from a previous marriage).  showed enlarged heart, but all function and formation of the heart normal.  should they be concerned?

Accepted Answer

If the baby's heart is significantly enlarged, then the formation of the heart isn't entirely normal.  Perhaps her OB means that, while the baby's heart is enlarged, the structure is otherwise normal.  The question of concern should be addressed with your daughter-in-law's obstetrician.  Serial sonograms may be indicated to follow the development of the baby's heart.

Question 3

I have congestive heart failure and enlarged heart a pacemaker /defibrillator.i'm 26 years old. i was diagnosed six years ago.can i have another baby?

Accepted Answer

You need to discuss this with a cardiologist experienced with pregnancy issues as well as a high risk obstetrician.  Your answer is likely to be highly individualized.

Question 4

What are the consequences of having an enlarged heart?

Accepted Answer

A large heart can be due to a valve issue (aortic valve regurgitating), a cardiomyopathy, or pressure etc. As the heart becomes larger, it also becomes less efficient, and unable to shunt blood through the valves properly. Also a risk for greater oxygen demand and dangerous arrhythmia. Correct medications (ace-i, beta blockers, aldactone) as well as treating the underlying conditions is important.

Question 5

How is heart enlargement treated?

Accepted Answer

Treatment depends on the cause of enlargement. Common causes of an enlarged and weakened heart include high blood pressure (control blood pressure), coronary artery disease/heart attacks (treat coronary artery disease), valvular heart disease (usually repair valve), arrhythmia (control rapid heart beating), and alcohol. Sometimes, no specific cause can be found for an enlarged weakened heart.

Question 6

What would be the effects of heart enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the heart  is a disease that weakens and enlarges your heart muscle. Makes it harder for your heart to pump blood and deliver it to the rest of your body. Which could  can lead to heart failure.

Question 7

Docs, could a person die from an enlarged heart?

Accepted Answer

There are many causes possible for an enlarged heart. Some of those heart enlargement conditions could potentially cause death.

Question 8

What is the cause of an enlarged heart on xray?

Accepted Answer

Can not find the cause of enlarge heart on chest xray 
you need a history, physical exam for any murmur, BP check, you may have to do ekg, echcardiogram etc to find the exact cause.Enlarge heart can be due to
1 hypertension
2valvular heart disease
3 cardiomyopathy
4ischemic heart disease
5congenital heart disease
6pulmonary hypertension
7anemia
8thyroid disease
9 hemochromatosis
10arrythmias
11amyloi.

Question 9

What is the cure for heart enlargement with pain?

Accepted Answer

The only cure for endstage heart failure is a cardiac transplant. Any other therapy only provides temporary measures. If you have stage 4 failure, i hope the current treatments are providing relief and that you are on a transplant list. Consult doc regularly. I wish you the best of luck.

Question 10

I have an enlarged heart caused by copd, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Common in severe copd.  This is caused by pulmonary hypertension from possible hypoxia. I would rec for you to follow up with your md. Use your inhalers and have them check your oxygen levels at rest/walking and sleeping. Watch for leg swelling as well.

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My daughter in law went for a 33 week sonogram of her baby's heart due to a previous child's heart defect (from a previous marriage). showed enlarged heart, but all function and formation of the heart normal. should they be concerned?

I have congestive heart failure and enlarged heart a pacemaker /defibrillator.i'm 26 years old. i was diagnosed six years ago.can i have another baby?

What are the consequences of having an enlarged heart?

How is heart enlargement treated?

What would be the effects of heart enlargement?

Docs, could a person die from an enlarged heart?

What is the cause of an enlarged heart on xray?

What is the cure for heart enlargement with pain?

I have an enlarged heart caused by copd, what to do?

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