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A 37-year-old member asked:

What to expect if i've been told one side of my heart is bigger than the other?

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Dr. James Chapman
Dr. James Chapmananswered
Cardiology 43 years experience
Too vague: The left side of the heart is normaly bigger and thicher than the right side. You need to get more details to determine if there is anything significant to worry about.
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