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Would an echocardiogram detect an enlarge heart? had the echo about 2 years ago....

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Yes: An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of your heart - similar to the ones used to monitor a fetus before it is born. They give detailed information about the size and functionality of different areas of the heart.

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Answered 6/1/2015

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Echo: An echocardiogram is very accurate at detecting cardiac enlargement

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