Cardiomegaly risk factors

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Overview

Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) can be caused by conditions that increase the workload of heart i,e to pump harder than usual or that damage your heart muscle. Established risk factors for cardiomegaly include family history of cardiomegaly, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, and coronary artery disease.

Risk Factors

CAD, serum cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking