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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. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots.

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New AI-powered Algorithm Could Better Assess People’s Risk of Common Heart Condition

DAIC

The findings, described in the journal npj Digital Medicine on December 12, 2023, used data on nearly half a million people who had each worn an electrocardiogram (ECG) patch to record their heart rhythms for two weeks—a routine screening test for AFib and other heart conditions.

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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism.