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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The history and symptoms can suggest the underlying cause of cardiomegaly. The patient may have a history of [[rheumatic heart disease]] or [[congenital heart disease]], or a history of [[alcohol abuse]] which may suggest [[dilated cardiomyopathy]]. Symptoms such as chest pain, or other cardiac or respiratory symptoms may help in illiciting the underlying cause. | The history and symptoms can suggest the underlying cause of cardiomegaly. The patient may have a history of [[rheumatic heart disease]] or [[congenital heart disease]], or a history of [[alcohol abuse]] which may suggest [[dilated cardiomyopathy]]. Symptoms such as chest pain, or other cardiac or respiratory symptoms may help in illiciting the underlying cause. | ||
== History and Symptoms == | == History and Symptoms == | ||
* In the history, the physician should inquire as to: | * In the history, the physician should inquire as to: | ||
*:* History of [[chest pain]] to suggest [[ischemic heart disease]] | *:* History of [[chest pain]] to suggest [[ischemic heart disease]] | ||
*:* History of [[rheumatic fever]] or known [[valvular heart disease]] | *:* History of [[rheumatic fever]] or known [[valvular heart disease]] | ||
*:* History of [[congenital heart disease]] | *:* History of [[congenital heart disease]] | ||
*:* History of [[drug]] and [[alcohol]] use (recreational) | *:* History of [[drug]] and [[alcohol]] use (recreational) | ||
*:* [[Family history]] (heart disease or sudden death) | *:* [[Family history]] (heart disease or sudden death) | ||
* Associated symptoms: | * Associated symptoms: | ||
*:* [[Dizziness]] | *:* [[Dizziness]] | ||
*:* [[Syncope]] | *:* [[Syncope]] | ||
*:* [[Fatigue]] | *:* [[Fatigue]] | ||
*:* [[Dyspnea]] | *:* [[Dyspnea]] | ||
*:* [[Palpitation]] | *:* [[Palpitation]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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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
The history and symptoms can suggest the underlying cause of cardiomegaly. The patient may have a history of rheumatic heart disease or congenital heart disease, or a history of alcohol abuse which may suggest dilated cardiomyopathy. Symptoms such as chest pain, or other cardiac or respiratory symptoms may help in illiciting the underlying cause.
History and Symptoms
- In the history, the physician should inquire as to:
- History of chest pain to suggest ischemic heart disease
- History of rheumatic fever or known valvular heart disease
- History of congenital heart disease
- History of drug and alcohol use (recreational)
- Family history (heart disease or sudden death)
- Associated symptoms: