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Should I Be Concerned About A Enlarged Heart

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Question: should i be concerned about a enlarged heart
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are different patterns of enlarged heart. Even an athletic heart may appear enlarged in a chest X ray study, but it not pathological.

For this reason, it is important to evaluate properly the heart function by performing a cardiac ultrasound.

I would be glad to review your cardiac ultrasound report in order to be able to give a more professional opinion.

I would also like to know more about your complaints:

- Do you have shortness of breath during physical exertion?
- Are you a sport person?
- Do you suffer from any other medical disorders : like chronic lung disease, arterial hypertension, diabetes, etc.?

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist



Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (46 minutes later)
ihave been told i have a heart murmur and a bbb.i am also diabetic controlled through diet.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Thank you for the additional information!


I would like to know if you have already performed a cardiac ultrasound.
Could you please upload it for me to review?

In case you have not performed it yet, I recommend discussing with your doctor on performing this test, which is an accurate test to examine the heart function and structure.

As long as you don't have any complaints, there is no reason to panic!

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Please let me know about everything!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Should I Be Concerned About A Enlarged Heart

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to Ask a Doctor service! Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are different patterns of enlarged heart. Even an athletic heart may appear enlarged in a chest X ray study, but it not pathological. For this reason, it is important to evaluate properly the heart function by performing a cardiac ultrasound. I would be glad to review your cardiac ultrasound report in order to be able to give a more professional opinion. I would also like to know more about your complaints: - Do you have shortness of breath during physical exertion? - Are you a sport person? - Do you suffer from any other medical disorders : like chronic lung disease, arterial hypertension, diabetes, etc.? I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need! Kind regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist