10 Enlarged Heart Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #1: Chest Pain
Chest pain is usually associated with shortness of breath, another common symptom of nearly all cardiovascular problems. It is in fact rare to find a patient who complains of chest pain without shortness of breath. However, physicians should be aware that these are generally pulmonary symptoms and hence the need to check for any underlying cause.
Cardiomegaly decreases the efficiency of the heart in carrying out its functions. This leads to a decrease in its capability to pump blood to the whole body. Chest pain usually develops with exertion. For this reason, patients should provide their doctors with as much medical history as possible to aid in diagnosis.
