Cardiomegaly means the heart looks enlarged on imaging.
Some people have no symptoms, while others may have shortness of breath, easy tiredness, leg swelling, chest discomfort, palpitations, or difficulty lying flat comfortably.
Imaging helps show whether the heart appears enlarged and whether there are related signs of heart failure, fluid, or another chest problem that needs attention.
Chest X-ray may suggest it, while echocardiography, CT, or MRI can help clarify heart size and the underlying cause.
Management focuses on the cause and may involve cardiology review, medicines, or further heart testing.
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