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How can a swollen heart work?
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Swollen heart: It seems you are talking about dilated heart. Dilated heart becomes weak in pumping out blood. Will end up with heart failure. There are many reason for dilated heart. You need to consult your physician for work-up and management.
Answered 1/26/2014
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