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Can mild obstructive sleep apnea cause mild to moderate right ventricular enlargement? normal function just enlarged. left is normal
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Causality; good fit: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health; what makes information better is how it fits: Strain from lung circulation: increased with obstruction (cigs and sleep apnea). Produces strain on heart shown by conduction system and RIGHT heart strained/enlargement. All Fits Together. but cannot say in your particular case.
Answered 5/10/2014
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RVH: it definitely can; you should a see a sleep specialist for an official evaluation to determine the severity of your sleep apnea and treatment to avoid future problems
Answered 5/10/2014
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Sleep apnea: Hello. Right heart enlargement with normal function may be an early sign of pulmonary congestion or hypertension. This can occur with sleep apnea. Work on correcting the sleep apnea by following your sleep specialists recommendations,
Answered 7/19/2014
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