Enlarged heart. Coloured chest X-ray of a patient with gross (severe) enlargement of the heart (red),known as cardiomegaly. Cardiomegaly can be symptomless and may only be detected on a chest X- ray. There are a variety of disorders that can cause cardiomegaly,including as a response to excessive strain,such as obesity or a weakening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy). The gradual loss of heart function (heart failure) causes breathlessness and exhaustion,even when at rest. Various drugs help in managing the symptoms,with transplantation as a last resort | |
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