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Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4134796-A4134796, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Over 6 million patients (pts) present to US emergency departments annually with chestpain (CP), of which the majority are found to have no serious disease. Length of stay (LOS) in the CPU to discharge was 10.4
Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACEinhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. Regular physical activity can strengthen the heart and improve circulation. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.
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