What Is a Cardiomegaly?
1. Causes
An enlarged heart may be caused by short-term stress on the body, such as a medical condition, coronary artery disease, weakening of the heart muscle, or pregnancy. Any condition that causes the heart to pump harder than it usually does can potentially lead to cardiomegaly.
Cardiomegaly can also occur due to a congenital heart condition (one that you’re born with). It can happen if you have high blood pressure, fluid around your heart, blocked arteries in your heart, or heart valve disease. Excessive iron in the body and rare disease can also affect your heart and cause it to become enlarged.
