Question 1

enlarged heart on cxr. will it affect life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes enlarged heart is called on cxr , but cardiac evaluation reveal no structural abnormalities. If that is case, life expectancy should not be affected. But if there is structural heart diseaein form of thickened heart muscle, weakened heart muscle, valvular, congenital, or coronary vascular disease, then life expectancy would be affected.

Question 2

if you we're born with an enlarged heart  an it's grown bigger over time how much life expectancy do you have to live?

Accepted Answer

Cardiomegaly: This can't be answered without more information. Enlarged heart doesn't inform the cause of the enlargement. It is the reason the heart is enlarged and the specifics of the pathology of that enlargement which suggest the natural history of the problem.

Question 3

enlarged heart, high bp. whats my life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your high BP may have caused the enlarged heart condition called hypertrophy.  If you can control your blood pressure especially with an anti-hypertenisve agent called an ace inhibitor, then you life expectancy can be good.  However if you persist with an elevated bp, then your life expectancy will decrease as you will increase your risk for a herat attack, stroke or severe cardiac disease.

Question 4

my husband has just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart he is very frightened that this is a death sentence can you live a long life if treated?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Enlargement of the heart can occur from a wide variety of causes.  Most can be treated with current medications and interventions.

Make sure you or your husband discuss this concern with your husband's cardiologist - i'm sure they will address these concerns and formulate a treatment plan to improve the health and longevity of your husband.

Question 5

is an enlarged heart dangerous? could someone live a normal life?

Accepted Answer

CHF: The cause of the enlarged heart is what dictates the outcome from such a situation. If you have a very weak heart with congestive heart failure and both sides of the heart malfunctioning to cause this, that is very serious. If you have some more benign situation which is also possible could be less serious. You need to discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: enlarged heart?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged: The heart is larger than normal, typically greater that 5.7 cm internally during filling phase.  A thickened heart muscle (hypertrophy) of greater Than 1.1 cm may give the appearance of an enlarged heart on an x-ray

Question 7

how bad is angina and enlarged heart?

Accepted Answer

Depends om severity: Not sure on severity but both are not good. Angina may be stable or unstable. Enlarged heart can be due to many things but ischemic or poor circulation most common in usa. Medications may help relieve symptoms on both. Need to determine severity and see cardiologist.

Question 8

is it bad for fetus to have an enlarged heart?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: Enlarged heart detected requires further evaluation.  Majority causes of fetal cardiomegaly are cardiac and anemic in origin. It carried high-perinatal mortality depending on the causes. Cardiac structure development is complex and critical. If an enlarged heart is detected, fetal cardiac ultrasound and laboratory testing indicated to determine cause.

Question 9

heart enlargement question. what are the symptoms you would feel?

Accepted Answer

Heart enlargement: Heart enlargement itself usually does not cause symptoms, but it is usually a prelude to congestive heart failure, which results in the symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion, and fatigue and swelling of the ankles due to retention of fluids. The main reason we treat asymptomatic hypertension is to prevent heart enlargement and vascular disease like coronary and cerebral blockages.

Question 10

what is the cause of an enlarged heart on xray?

Accepted Answer

You can no diagnose: 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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Enlarged heart life expectancy

A member asked:

Enlarged heart on cxr. will it affect life expectancy?

A member asked:

If you we're born with an enlarged heart an it's grown bigger over time how much life expectancy do you have to live?

A member asked:

Enlarged heart, high bp. whats my life expectancy?

A member asked:

My husband has just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart he is very frightened that this is a death sentence can you live a long life if treated?

A member asked:

Is an enlarged heart dangerous? could someone live a normal life?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: enlarged heart?

A member asked:

How bad is angina and enlarged heart?

A member asked:

Is it bad for fetus to have an enlarged heart?

A member asked:

Heart enlargement question. what are the symptoms you would feel?

A member asked:

What is the cause of an enlarged heart on xray?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?