Enlarge heart is this a death sentence?!
Question:
Enlarge heart is this a death sentence?
i was told i had a enlarge heart a friend of mine died they said he had a enlarged heart i was put on meds to help my heart beat better im feeling beter plus i have lost 20 pounds i went from 282 to 262 i walk 4 miles a day and changed my eating anything else
Answers:
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.