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My xray showed cardiomegaly, but everything is normal and i never had high blood pressure..i have had swelling in my leg from fluid..
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Need further testing: Cardiomegally simply means big heart. That usually means that the muscle is stretched and enlarged. The leg sounds like DVT or blood clots. This problem is potentially serious and needs further evaluation by your physician.
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