Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- An enlarged heart also known as cardiomegaly is the increase in the size of the heart and it is not a disease but a sign of another health condition.

Symptoms-

Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)

Back pain

Chest pain

Dizziness

Fainting

Fatigue

Heart palpitations

Pain in the arms, neck, or jaw

Shortness of breath

Swelling (edema)

Causes-
Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)

Alcohol or cocaine abuse

Amyloidosis

Anemia

Atrial septal defect

Cardiomyopathy

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Coarctation of the aorta

Congenital heart disease

Coronary artery disease

Ebstein’s anomaly

Excessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis)

Heart attack

Heart valve disease

High blood pressure

HIV infection

Kidney disease

Myocarditis

Patent ductus arteriosus

Pericardial effusion

Pregnancy (peripartum cardiomyopathy or PPCM)

Pulmonary hypertension

Scleroderma

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Thyroid disorders

Ventricular septal defect

Viral infections of the heart

Risk Factors

A family history of cardiomyopathy

A family history of enlarged heart

Congenital heart disease

Heart valve disease

Heavy or excessive drug or alcohol use

High blood pressure

Metabolic disorders, like thyroid disease

Obesity

Past heart attack

Sedentary lifestyle

Specialist to visit
Cardiologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.heartandstroke.ca
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au