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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

This may result in ischemia (lack of oxygen to the heart muscle), causing parts of the heart to weaken and enlarge. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

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Hyperkalemia

EMS 12-Lead

This is critical for the EMS provider, or ED clinician, as identification of Grade I ischemia (aka, HATW’s) addresses the culprit lesion at the earliest opportunity with excellent downstream prognosis for the patient. [2] ACE inhibitors, or potassium-sparing diuretics), are particularly susceptible. 2] Birnbaum, Y.,