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Is A Heart Bigger In Size By 3 Times A Cause For Concern?

My 23 year old son in law is found to have a heart that is 3 times the normal sizw. He does not smoke or drink, and has had no other symptoms besides an ache in his mid right back. (Which I do not know if is a symptom)

He has been a swimmer all of his life, and has a normal wight for his height. Will his life be shortened?
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, heart bigger in size by 3 times is a matter of concern.
At his age of 33 years, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can be the cause for his huge cardiomegaly.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. 2d echo
3. Cardiac scan for functional ability of heart muscles.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for his heart condition.
But if he is having any of these diseases then he needs treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son in law. Thanks.
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Is A Heart Bigger In Size By 3 Times A Cause For Concern?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, heart bigger in size by 3 times is a matter of concern. At his age of 33 years, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can be the cause for his huge cardiomegaly. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. 2d echo 3. Cardiac scan for functional ability of heart muscles. If all these are normal then no need to worry for his heart condition. But if he is having any of these diseases then he needs treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son in law. Thanks.