2006-09-25 21:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Treatment for an enlarged heart may include medications, such as inotropes, to lighten the heart’s pumping load and keep it from further enlargement. Treatment should also be directed at the cause of the enlarged heart (e.g., high blood pressure, valvular heart disease). Medications such as diuretics may be prescribed.
Prevention of the underlying disease, and early diagnosis once it has developed, is crucial. This includes:
Eating a balanced, low-fat diet
Maintaining low cholesterol levels
Keeping blood pressure under control
Engaging in a regular exercise program
Visiting the physician regularly
Proper management, such as controlling high blood pressure, treating valve disease and discontinuing alcohol consumption may reverse an enlarged heart.
2006-09-25 21:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardiomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the heart. How fatal it is depends on how severe the case is.
2006-09-26 04:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by jd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays, heart conditions r treatable n curable.
I advice u seek medical treatment early n follow the treatment regime. On your side, go on a low fat n low salt diet. U should do some amount of exercise too. but u should consult ur doctor as the level of exercise needs to be individualised according to the severity of your heart condition. All the best
2006-09-26 04:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by fify 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The physician who made the diagnosis should provide the answers.
2006-09-26 06:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have ur physician check the seriousness of ur condition...
2006-09-26 04:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by phoenix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep to healthy diet.
2006-09-26 12:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋