Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart, which is usually a sign of another condition.
It is usually a sign of another condition such as a heart valve problem or heart disease.
It may also signal a prior heart attack. It can also occur from bodily stress caused by pregnancy or certain infections.
Symptoms, if any, may include shortness of breath and swelling (oedema).
Complications of an enlarged heart include heart failure. An enlarged left ventricle, one of the most serious types of enlarged heart, increases the risk of heart failure.
The underlying condition needs treatment. This may include medication, medical procedures or surgery, in rare cases.
Your doctor may recommend medications. According to Mayo Clinic, these may include:
Diuretics to lower the amount of sodium and water in your body, which can help lower the pressure in your arteries and heart
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to lower your blood pressure and improve your heart’s pumping capability
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) to provide the benefits of ACE inhibitors for those who can’t take ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers to lower blood pressure and improve heart function
Anticoagulants to reduce the risk of blood clots that could cause a heart attack or stroke
Anti-arrhythmics to keep your heart beating with a normal rhythm
There are also many ways to improve your condition via lifestyle changes:
Quit smoking. Lose excess weight. Limit salt in your diet. Control diabetes. Monitor your blood pressure. Get modest exercise, after discussing with your doctor the most appropriate program of physical activity. Avoid or stop using alcohol and caffeine. Try to sleep eight hours nightly.
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