car·di·o·meg·a·ly (kär d - -m g  -l)n. Enlargement of the heart. Also called macrocardia, megalocardia. |
Cardiomegaly
cardiomegaly
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Patient discussion about cardiomegaly.
Q. Why does Aortic stenosis causes an enlarged heart? My father was recently diagnosed as suffering from enlarged heart due to his Aortic stenosis. what is the connection between those to conditions? As far as I understand that aortic stenosis mean that the aortic valve is too small not too large...
Q. I understtod that massive beer drinking can lead to heart enlargemt is it true? how much beer is ok to drink? I am a 22 years old collage student. we drink a lot of beer every weekend and someone said it can lead to vitamin deficiency and to an enlarged heart. how can i know if i drink too much beer? is there any thing i can do to decrease my chance for enlarged heart?
If you feel you drink to much, go to your physician and he will refer you to the closest AA group.
Q. What causes Cardiomegaly? My Husband has had a physical checkup and has found to have Cardiomegaly. What does it mean and what causes it?
High blood pressure
Heart valve disorders
Weakness of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)
Severe anemia
Thyroid disorders
Excessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis)
Abnormal protein buildup in an organ (amyloidosis)
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