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What Causes Enlarged Heart?

I'm 63. Swim 3x per week. Blood pressure 120/80. Not fat. Other bloodworm ok. Had a EKG today. Doc said everything was normal except EKG indicated possibility of enlarged heart. Said I might want to consider an ECG. How could I have an enlarged heart?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hello , The sensitivity to determine about an enlarged heart on Ekg is about 60 % . So before jumping to any conclusions it's better to confirm the diagnosis. An 2 d echocardiography is the best means to do so . If it also shows evidence of enlarged heart complete cardiac workup with necessary treatment is suggested .
Ecg and Ekg is same .
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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What Causes Enlarged Heart?

Hello , The sensitivity to determine about an enlarged heart on Ekg is about 60 % . So before jumping to any conclusions it s better to confirm the diagnosis. An 2 d echocardiography is the best means to do so . If it also shows evidence of enlarged heart complete cardiac workup with necessary treatment is suggested . Ecg and Ekg is same . Hoping I could help. Regards Dr Priyank Mody