RV enlargement: Suggests the right ventricle is encountering increased resistance when it pumps blood to the lungs. Common causes: pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary valve stenosis &/or regurgitation, high altitude, copd, cardiac fibrosis, athletic heart, congenital anomalies like tetralogy of fallot or ventricular septal defect. Cardiologist can test for these conditions & offer options.
Answered 1/20/2013
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RVE: Right ventricular enlargement or rve typically occurs when the right side of the heart is stressed by the need to generate either increased blood flow or pressure.
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