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Cardiomegaly is defined as an enlargement of the [[heart]] above its normal size. Cardiomegaly is generally first detected on [[chest X ray]], and less often it is detected on routine physical examination. Cardiomegaly may be the first sign of an occult systemic or cardiovascular disease. | Cardiomegaly is defined as an enlargement of the [[heart]] above its normal size. Cardiomegaly is generally first detected on [[chest X ray]], and less often it is detected on routine physical examination. Cardiomegaly may be the first sign of an occult systemic or cardiovascular disease. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Echocardiogram | ===Echocardiogram=== | ||
Echocardiogram recommended for those patients presenting suspected [[valvular disease]], chamber size, ventricular function, and [[wall motion abnormalities]]. | Echocardiogram recommended for those patients presenting suspected [[valvular disease]], chamber size, ventricular function, and [[wall motion abnormalities]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Cardiomegaly is defined as an enlargement of the heart above its normal size. Cardiomegaly is generally first detected on chest X ray, and less often it is detected on routine physical examination. Cardiomegaly may be the first sign of an occult systemic or cardiovascular disease.
Diagnosis
Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram recommended for those patients presenting suspected valvular disease, chamber size, ventricular function, and wall motion abnormalities.