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

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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. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.

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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

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In this post, we’ll explore the essential aspects of running after heart surgery, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, and tips to resume your running routine safely. The benefits of these approaches include smaller incisions, reduced pain, and quicker recovery times.

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What Are Heart Murmurs?

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Types of Heart Murmurs In general, there are two types of heart murmurs, including: Innocent Heart Murmurs Innocent heart murmurs simply mean that there is faster blood flow through the heart valves but there are no problems.

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What do you call fluid collection around the heart?

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If the amount of fluid is large or there is a rapid increase in the rate of fluid collection, the compression of the heart prevents its proper filling. An unfilled heart is not able to pump out blood well and the blood pressure falls. But pericardial effusion can build up slowly without much pain.