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2. Cardiomegaly - Wikipedia

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   Cardiomegaly (sometimes megacardia or megalocardia) is a medical condition in which the heart becomes enlarged. It is more commonly referred to simply as "having an enlarged heart ". It is usually the result of underlying conditions that make the heart work harder, such as obesity, heart valve disease, high blood pressure ( hypertension ), and ...

3. Athletic heart syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Sports cardiology. Athletic heart syndrome ( AHS) is a non- pathological condition commonly seen in sports medicine in which the human heart is enlarged, and the resting heart rate is lower than normal. The athlete's heart is associated with physiological cardiac remodeling as a consequence of repetitive cardiac loading. [3]

4. Dilated cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood effectively. Symptoms vary from none to feeling tired, leg swelling, and shortness of breath. It may also result in chest pain or fainting. Complications can include heart failure, heart valve disease, or an irregular heartbeat.

5. Can Enlarged Heart Be Reversed? - AOL

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   A condition called cardiomegaly -- more commonly referred to as an enlargement of the heart -- can be a symptom of other, sometimes very serious, cardiac conditions. Ranging from heart failure and ...

6. Left atrial enlargement - Wikipedia

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   Left atrial enlargement (LAE) or left atrial dilation refers to enlargement of the left atrium (LA) of the heart, and is a form of cardiomegaly. Signs and symptoms [ edit ] Left atrial enlargement can be mild, moderate or severe depending on the extent of the underlying condition.

7. Right ventricular hypertrophy - Wikipedia

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   Right ventricular hypertrophy ( RVH) is a condition defined by an abnormal enlargement of the cardiac muscle surrounding the right ventricle. The right ventricle is one of the four chambers of the heart. It is located towards the lower-end of the heart and it receives blood from the right atrium and pumps blood into the lungs.