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What is an Enlarged Heart? – Video
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- An enlarged heart is also known as cardiomegaly.
- The heart can be too big because it is hypertrophic or dilated.
- Diagnosis requires visualization of the heart.
- Most enlarged hearts are due to hypertension or coronary artery disease.
- An enlarged heart leads to decreased cardiac output.
- Symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, cough, and edema.
- An untreated enlarged heart can lead to heart failure.
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