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Can an athlete get an enlarged heart just by over training?
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Yes: Competitive athlete's typically get a particular type of heart enlargement called "athlete's heart." it is usually a benign adaptation to the athletic endeavors, and typically reverts to normal with either age or cessation of competitive activity.
Answered 1/12/2016
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