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

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this additional strain causes the heart muscle to thicken, enlarging the heart. Diuretics , which help remove excess fluid from the body, easing the heart’s workload.

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm

Self-Expanding Valve Outperforms Balloon-Expandable Valve for TAVR in Patients with Small Valve Annulus

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Patients had a valve annulus of 430 mm2 or less and anatomy suitable for either the Evolut PRO/PRO+/FX or the SAPIEN 3/3 Ultra. The other half of participants received the balloon-expandable SAPIEN valve, which is made from bovine tissue and inserted inside the heart valve by using a balloon to expand to full size.

TAVR

TAVR Aortic valve Aortic Anatomy

Cardiovascular Update

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

Self-Expanding Valve Outperforms Balloon-Expandable Valve for TAVR in Patients with Small Valve Annulus

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