Cardiomegaly overview
|
Cardiomegaly Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Cardiomegaly overview On the Web |
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.