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Aside from apical pulse. i can feel other pulsation from my chest when lying on left side. pls help me!is this cardiomegaly?

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Not sure: Most people with cardiomegaly do not feel the enlarged heart, but have other symptoms like leg swelling and shortness of breath. That being said, a doctor can tell by a physical exasm and conform with an x-ray or echocardiogram if your heart is enlarged

Answered 2/11/2015

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