The signs and symptoms may suggest heart failure, maybe from long standing high blood pressure or other reasons. They will likely start with an echocardiogram to evaluate the structure and function of the heart, and address risk factors for heart disease.
There may also be some form of stress testing involved to evaluate the blood supply to the heart. I was told that I had a slightly in large heart after a echocardiogram. I was told just to continue to take my blood pressure medication which I have only been on approximately three weeks. Originally my blood pressure was moderately high. So is there anything else that I need to do other than diet and exercise? They were very vague.
It depends on the type and pattern of enlargement. In many cases blood pressure is felt to be the driving cause and so that is the focus of treatment however all around risk factor modification is advised which can be summarized as attention to risk factors and lifestyle in general. I have been told my chest x-ray has said I have enlarged hear muscle. What does this mean ,please. It means you may have findings on the x-ray that may suggest an enlarged heart however that is not conclusive, further tests such as an echocardiogram would be needed to see if this was truly the case.
Hi Mustafa, excellent article was very easy to read and informative, I am writing as I have had a heart problem for around 2years since I was 28yo that was brought on by a bad reaction to a recreational drug which I believe caused a heart attack, and have been looking for answers since, it is primarily a very heavy heartbeat which has severely affected my sleep as well as causing fatigue and chest pains.
Aortic Valve Regurgitation? Venticular Hypertrophy? I know this is a long list of possible causes though I am wondering from your experience what kinds of damage even if minor could cause these type of symptoms? Please tell me if she can be normal as before or not?
Assalam o alikum.. My baby is dcmp patient when he was only of four months.. Symptoms are controlled but medicine still are not reaponding as it should be..
He is now of 8 months.. How much critical this is for him?? Is it threatening to his life??? Is it possible that all these abnormalities goes away as they came suddenly due to viral infection..? I was diagnosed with an mildly enlarged heart. No high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no diabetes. They left it at that and told me to quit smoking, exercise and lose weight…I did. I still have high inflammation markers tho. Now I need to look at my broken teeth and collapsing root canals.
This was suggested by an endocrinologist as a pathway to toxic bacteria to enter my body…I dont have thousands of dollars to treat this dental issue and even though it is causing medical complications, I am on the hook to either find the money or it will compromise my health.
I have been diagnosed with moderate mitral valve prolapse, and enlarged heart. Apparently heart enlarged, but valve flaps did not. A surgical procedure can reduce valve opening so valve can close fully. I wonder if an alternative is to reverse the enlargement.
How come exercise which makes the heart work harder does not enlarge the heart? Can reducing work load of heart using high blood pressure meds, and little to no excercise cause the heart muscle to decrease in size? A curious thing in my case is that the other heart valves are normal and operating very well. I wonder what could cause only one valve to be having problems? I do have a history of high blood pressure, which has been controlled for several years with lisonipril. I also have had high cholesterol 14 years ago, but it has been controlled with diet changes for past 14 years.
I need to know if the test maybe wrong. He is really healthy. Under BMI fat, Yoga, plant-based etc…. I pray that the result is wrong. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. What is Enlarged Heart? Find someone you can turn to for emotional support like a family member, friend, doctor, mental health worker or support group.
Talking about your challenges and feelings could be an important part of your journey to recovery. To find useful services to help you on your journey with heart disease, see our services and resources listings. Donate now. Heart disease Conditions A-Z Enlarged heart. What is an enlarged heart? Types The heart can enlarge in two ways: Dilatation: The heart walls become thin, stretch out dilate and weaken. This enlarges the heart. Dilated cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure , where the heart loses its ability to pump properly.
Hypertrophy: The heart walls thicken causing the heart to become less efficient. This can happen in athletes and pregnant women, whose hearts undergo a high workload for long periods of time. Left ventricular hypertrophy LVH is the thickening of the muscle of the left lower heart chamber ventricle — the main pumping chamber of the heart. It can be caused by high blood pressure or aortic stenosis.
Causes The health conditions that can cause your heart to enlarge are: high blood pressure coronary artery disease heart valve disease cardiomyopathy heart attack pulmonary hypertension — high blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. You may also feel fatigued, dizzy or light-headed. You can have swelling in your legs, ankles, feet or abdomen, as well. There are a number of health conditions that can cause an enlarged heart — these four are among the most common.
If you have high blood pressure , or hypertension, your heart has to work harder. This extra work your heart is doing can cause the heart to enlarge. You Might Also Like:. Cardiomyopathy is a broad term used to describe diseases that can lead to a rigid, thick or enlarged heart muscle.
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