What Is a Cardiomegaly?

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  • 1. 1. Amin, A.; Siddiqui, W. (2020, Aug. 10) Cardiomegaly. Retrieved from https://www.statpearls.com/articlelibrary/viewarticle/18915/
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3. Transmission

Unlike diseases caused by pathogens like viruses or bacteria, cardiomegaly is not contagious. This means it cannot be spread to others via sexual contact or through bodily fluids.

Cardiomegaly may be a genetic condition that is transmitted from one or both parents to offspring. However, it most commonly develops as a result of some other heart condition.

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