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Question

I just found out that a relative of mine has an enlarged heart. What should I look out for, like what does that cause and should I be worried

Answer 1

Please see Google search for more details on Cardiomyopathy.

Answer 2

A heart can enlarge as a reaction to a disease, but people usually develop enlarged hearts when the heart has a difficult time pumping blood through the arteries. Difficulty arises when arteries become hardened or when they begin to become filled with deposits of fat and cholesterol. The heart is just a specialized muscle, and like all muscles, it gets bigger when it gets more exercise.

A person with an enlarged heart due to clogged arteries has a high risk of a heart attack -- which occurs when the heat muscles don't get enough oxygen. The risks from a heart enlarged from disease vary, depending on the specific disease.

Assuming your relative's heart is enlarged from clogged arteries, If your relative is otherwise healthy, they can probably reverse the condition by some combination of a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, and daily exercise. Medications are also available to reduce cholesterol.

There is cause for concern because of the high heart attack risk, but finding an enlarged heart also gives an early warning that allows time to correct the problems before a heart attack occurs, so its probably good that the conditions was discovered.

Answer 3

My father had an enlarged heart, his doctor told me it was about twice to big. He lived to be 89 yrs. old.

Answer 4

some times they swell or cough alot from fluid.hoever sometime nothig happens.maybe you could go with them to the doctor and get some good advice