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What Does Cardiomegaly Mean?

Wow...I can actually ask a doctor via online any health questions I might have?? Okay, let me shoot one out there and test this out...what does cardiomegaly mean? Just testing to make sure this is real and not some bogus site providing random answers to people's medical questions...
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Thank you for asking on HCM!

Cardiomegaly means an enlargement of the heart. It may be related to different cardiac disorders and it is a type of cardiomyopathy.

It is diagnosed on a chest X ray study and cardiac ultrasound.

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What Does Cardiomegaly Mean?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Cardiomegaly means an enlargement of the heart. It may be related to different cardiac disorders and it is a type of cardiomyopathy. It is diagnosed on a chest X ray study and cardiac ultrasound. This is a real site, where you can ask free public forum questions and also premium (on payment) questions. We are here to assist you in 24/24 hours online! Best regards! Dr. Iliri