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Is it possible to deacrese enlarged heart to more. normal?

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Yes: There is studies showing that depending on the cause some hypertrophic heart disease or enlarged heart can regress if cause is corrected such as stop drinking, treat blood pressure, stop using Cocaine or treat thyroid problems and irregular heart rhythms such tachycardia.

Dr Noble agreed

Answered 7/11/2018

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