what is cardiomegaly? Is it fatal once you have it?

Answer 1

A salad made with a few different animal species hearts.
Fatal? I doubt it but I wouldn't eat it.

Answer 2

Although your physician is the best judge but I don't think so you will be requiring any pacemaker stuff etc. Here is an article I have searched out for you can be helpful to relieve off your anxiety: Answer Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) is not a disease but a sign of an underlying problem. It can have many causes, including: * 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) In some people, an enlarged heart causes no signs or symptoms. Others may experience: * Breathing difficulties * Shortness of breath * Dizziness * Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) * Swelling (edema) Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of enlarged heart. Best of luck, discuss with an open heart with your cardiologist.

Answer 3

Cardiomegaly means enlarged heart. There are many reasons for this including coronary artery disease, valve disease and long term emphasema with progressive heart failure.

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Answer 4

Cardiomegaly is a medical condition wherein the heart is enlarged. It is generally categorized in the following manner:

Cardiomegaly due to dilation
Cardiomegaly due to ventricular hypertrophy
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH)
Left atrial enlargement

Answer 5

Cardiomegaly is an enlargement of the heart and it is not necessarily fatal. The cause of the enlargement needs to be understood before any dire prediction. Such conditions as hypertension can cause enlargement, obesity causes enlargement, ventricular hypertrophy etc. Your physician should be able to determine the cause and the appropriate treatment. Cardiomyopathy is more serious as is cardiac tamponade and require intensive management.

Answer 6

Cardiomegaly is a medical condition wherein the heart is enlarged.
Yes all heart disease are fatal.Don't worry ,everybody die ,just that you know that you possibly die of heart attack.Depend on yourself,take you medicines and change and control your food intake ( diet ).Life range average months to years ( Maybe 5 to 20yrs )

Answer 7

Cardiomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the heart. How fatal it is depends on how severe the case is.

Answer 8

its just cardiac enlargement.
no its not fatal - but is a bad prognostic sign in a young person- you may have heart failure or high blood pressure- very rarely it may mean an after effect of a viral infection( post viral myocarditis).
you shld see a doc.

Answer 9

That's an interesting question

Answer 10

every time I post a question, even if it is the simplest one, they can't offer me a good informed answer on this website. Wtf happened to people that actually take the time to answer??