Cardiomegaly

Cardiomegaly
Other namesMegacardia, megalocardia, enlarged heart
Calcified heart taken out of an older woman with cardiomegaly
Medical specialtyCardiology
TypesAthletic heart syndrome, Ventricular hypertrophy, Atrial enlargement
CausesDilated cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Diagnostic methodHypertrophic cardiomyopathy screening

Cardiomegaly (sometimes megacardia or megalocardia) is a medical condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. It is also known as "having an enlarged heart". It is usually caused by underlying conditions that make the heart work harder, such as obesity, heart valve disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), and coronary artery disease. Cardiomyopathy is also associated with cardiomegaly.

Cardiomegaly can be serious and can cause congestive heart failure and cardiac arrest.

References

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