Question 1

what are the consequences of having an enlarged heart?

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Depends on cause: 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 2

how is heart enlargement treated?

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Enlarged Heart: 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 3

how bad is angina and enlarged heart?

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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 4

what are the symptoms of heart enlargement?

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Heart failure?: Not all enlarge heart are failing hearts. Not all enlarge hearts have symptoms. A marathon runner may have an enlarge healthy heart. An echocardiogram will diagnosed any structural problem. And classify the enlarged failing heart as diastolic vs systolic dysfunction if any dysfunction at all.

Question 5

heart enlargement, why and how does it happen?

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Heart enlargement: This is a response to pressure or volume loads on the heart. Sometimes it is a genetically driven process.

Question 6

is it bad for fetus to have an enlarged heart?

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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 7

what would be the effects of heart enlargement?

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Let me explain: 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 8

docs, could a person die from an enlarged heart?

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

Question 9

how to reverse heart enlargement and make it smaller?

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Enlarged heart: The answer  depends on the cause of the enlarged heart and whether it is acute or chronic.  A cardiologist with knowledge of your condition can address your concerns.

Question 10

if someone has heart enlargement what are the symptoms?

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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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