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Symptoms. In some people, an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) causes no signs or symptoms. Others may have these signs and symptoms of cardiomegaly: Shortness of breath, especially while lying flat. Waking up short of breath. Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) Swelling (edema) in the belly or in the legs.
To diagnose an enlarged heart, a health care provider will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history. Tests that may be done to help diagnose an enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy) and its cause include: Blood tests. Blood tests may help confirm or rule out conditions that can cause heart enlargement.
Overview. Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions. There are various types of cardiomyopathy.
Symptoms. Symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can include one or more of the following: Chest pain, especially during exercise. Fainting, especially during or just after exercise or other physical activity. Sensation of fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeats called palpitations. Shortness of breath, especially during exercise.
Symptoms. Left ventricular hypertrophy usually develops gradually. Some people do not have symptoms, especially during the early stages of the condition. Left ventricular hypertrophy itself doesn't cause symptoms. But symptoms may occur as the strain on the heart worsens. They may include: Shortness of breath, especially while lying down.
Some people with heart valve disease might not have symptoms for many years. When symptoms occur, they might include: Shortness of breath at rest or when active or lying down. Fatigue. Chest pain. Dizziness. Swelling of the ankles and feet. Fainting. Irregular heartbeat.
Not being active. A lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for heart disease. Emotional stress and depression. Stress and depression may affect women's hearts more than men's. Depression may make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow recommended treatment for other health conditions.
It can lead to a heart attack, chest pain or a stroke. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort, called angina. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those ...
Symptoms that a thoracic aortic aneurysm has ruptured or dissected include: Sharp, sudden pain in the upper back that spreads downward. Pain in the chest, jaw, neck or arms. ... usually an echocardiogram, to check for an aneurysm. If an ultrasound of the heart shows an enlarged aorta or an aneurysm, another imaging test is usually done within 6 ...
Symptoms of coronary artery disease happen when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Coronary artery disease symptoms may include: Chest pain, called angina. You may feel squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like somebody is standing on your chest.