Question 1

i have an enlarged heart. i also have frequent palpitations. what would be treatment forward be?

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Need evaluation: please check why there is cardiac enlargement . this need further evaluation and treatment. knowing the reason of cardiomegaly determines the cause and treatments

Question 2

my son now has an enlarged heart. could that be caused by the previous treatment that cured his wpw?

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Unlikely: The typical treatment for wolff-parkinson-white syndrome is radio-ablation of an electrical pathway in the heart.  Complication rates for the procedure range from 1.5% - 4% in the literature, but rarely lead to an enlarged heart.  More likely however is a genetic association between WPW and congenital hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  Talk with your pediatrician or family doctor about genetic testing.

Question 3

is there accupressure treatment for enlarged heart valve with breathing difficulty?

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Stress/calm/balance: Although you can use acupressure to help calm yourself -it is not a treatment for this condition.

Question 4

what treatment or medication can you suggest for a patient diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, (already had an enlarged heart, gallbladder stones & ascites?

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Meds for cirrhosis: Not much to offer, other than liver transplantation.
These classes of medications help somewhat - diuretics, some beta blockers and lactulose.
Tips is a procedure that is done for alleviating portal hypertension in cirrhosis.

Question 5

enlarged heart after pnemonia, low platelets count , haematology analysis improving, high bp and diabetic 60 year old male, recently developed swelling on legs, wt 95 kg ,5.6 ft what treatment to follow next. currently on medication?

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: The medically complex situation and lack of access to all details would not allow for a specific answer. Circumstances are suggesting heart failure as possibly involved in the leg edema or swelling and diuretics or water pills are always part of treatment. His main doc or cardiologist remains your best reference at this point.

Question 6

hi what to do when your are suffering from heart enlargement? is this problem serious? what are the medications and treamtment?
can a patient get recover from this? are there any serious problems?
pls answer this question as soon as possible thankyou?

Accepted Answer

Calm, do not fear.: It depends on the type and the degree of enlargement. If it is due to muscle building from working hard, weight loss and taking medication for high blood pressure may help and there may be recovery. If big before of bad deposits in the heart like amyloid they now have treatment for it but you have to see a doctor. It may be big because of other diseases best discuss with a doctor/heart specialist.

Question 7

had something happen when i was younger. i had an enlarged heart but it only affected my sleeping and breathing at night, as i had to take breathing treatments for it. what could that condition have been? as it is still a mystery to me?

Accepted Answer

: You may have been diagnosed with asthma which is common during childhood. A follow up to review any current symptoms is recommended. A cardiac condition which caused enlargement of your heart should be assessed by your Cardiologist. An echo may be indicated. Watch for signs of respiratory distress, shortness of breath and a COVID 19 vaccine is recommended. A virtual consult with Healthtap is avail

Question 8

what are some of the symptoms of an enlarged heart?

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Enlarged heart: An abnormally enlarged heart is called a dilated cardiomyopathy.  Symptoms are typically those of heart failure, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, fluid retention, and sometimes chest pain or palpitations.  You should see (and be followed by) a cardiologist, if you have an abnormally enlarged heart.

Question 9

need expert help here. what are symptoms of enlarged heart?

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DOE: Breathlessness with walking and easy fatigueability are the commonest symptoms. Depending on the severity, there may be other symptoms as well.

Question 10

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

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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.

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I have an enlarged heart. i also have frequent palpitations. what would be treatment forward be?

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My son now has an enlarged heart. could that be caused by the previous treatment that cured his wpw?

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Is there accupressure treatment for enlarged heart valve with breathing difficulty?

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What treatment or medication can you suggest for a patient diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, (already had an enlarged heart, gallbladder stones & ascites?

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Enlarged heart after pnemonia, low platelets count , haematology analysis improving, high bp and diabetic 60 year old male, recently developed swelling on legs, wt 95 kg ,5.6 ft what treatment to follow next. currently on medication?

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Hi what to do when your are suffering from heart enlargement? is this problem serious? what are the medications and treamtment? can a patient get recover from this? are there any serious problems? pls answer this question as soon as possible thankyou?

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Had something happen when i was younger. i had an enlarged heart but it only affected my sleeping and breathing at night, as i had to take breathing treatments for it. what could that condition have been? as it is still a mystery to me?

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What are some of the symptoms of an enlarged heart?

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Need expert help here. what are symptoms of enlarged heart?

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

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