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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: