What Is a Cardiomegaly?
Cardiomegaly isn’t a disease, but rather a medical term that refers to an enlarged heart. Typically, cardiomegaly is a sign of another condition such a heart disease or a heart valve problem. It may also be an indication that the affected person previously suffered a heart attack and now has an enlarged heart as a result of stress and damage.
The effect of an enlarged heart on a person’s life expectancy depends on a variety of factors, including the underlying cause of the condition. If appropriate treatment is given promptly, the heart may return to a normal size. In some cases, however, the heart may never return to normal size and treatment may serve to simply prevent it from continuing to enlarge.
