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What Does Enlarged Heart On The Left Side Mean?
My doctor told me my left side of my heart is enlarge. She is puzzle because i have no case of ever having high blood pressure. She made an appointment for me with a heart doctor. Can an enlarge heart go back to normal size. I only did a cardiogram because there was pressure in my leg
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Hello,
Generally, heart is enlarged in long term hypertension. Other causes like cardiomyopathy must be ruled out as well.
Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. An echo test is required for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Generally, heart is enlarged in long term hypertension. Other causes like cardiomyopathy must be ruled out as well.
Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. An echo test is required for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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