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Iam athlete run/bike weightlift and i have an enlarged heart following a paleolithic diet, since the hearts a muscle does this mean my heart is strong?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Need Cardiac consult: How was your enlarged heart diagnosed? If from an chest Xray for some other reason, you should get a referral to a cardiologist who would do an echo to determine your heart health. In general, athletes have stronger hearts..Good luck

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Answered 3/8/2015

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