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

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Echocardiogram An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a detailed image of the heart, allowing doctors to see the size of the heart chambers and how well the heart is pumping blood. Chest X-Ray A chest X-ray is often the first imaging test conducted, as it can reveal whether the heart is enlarged and by how much.

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A man in his 70s with chest pain during a bike ride

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The patient stated he had a long history of well-controlled hypertension for which he was compliant with his ACE-inhibitor. You will note that it is essentially an unremarkable electrocardiogram except for some PACS. He was also treated for erectile dysfunction but had not taken any medications recently.