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What's a difference or main difference between mild cardiomegaly and mild dilatated heart?why do some doctors call above heart conditions normal findings,especially for men over 60 years?
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cardio means heart in medical speak so its the same thing. they should not call it normal no matter the age
Answered 10/1/2021
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Essentially the same thing. Mild cardiomegaly(enlarged heart) and mild cardiac dilatation essentially the same. May not be clinically significant or serious, but always abnormal. May be expected in hypertensives but should not be called NORMAL.
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