Enlarge heart is this a death sentence?
Answer:
Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) is not a disease but a sign of an underlying problem. It can have many causes, including:
High blood pressure
Heart valve disorders
Weakness of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)
Severe anemia
Thyroid disorders
Excessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis)
Abnormal protein buildup in an organ (amyloidosis)
In some people, an enlarged heart causes no signs or symptoms. Others may experience:
Breathing difficulties
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Swelling (edema)
Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of enlarged heart.
It is a mixed bag of chips..it depends on the underlying cause. See site below for more info.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j...
ever seen the movie john q? well..i learned that since ur heart is so big & working so hard,not enough blood is getting pumped into it for its pace & blood soaks into the lungs like a sponge. after ur heart can't take it anymore,it quits.
Keep losing weight, that's still very high.
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