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==Overview== | ==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. | 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]]. | |||
== 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
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.