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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. Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) , a mechanical pump that helps the heart pump blood more effectively.

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A young lady with wide complex tachycardia. My first time actually making this diagnosis de novo in real life in the ED!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She denied chest pain and denied feeling any palpitations, even during her triage ECG: What do you think? 1211-1212 CrossRef View Record in Scopus Google Scholar 2 FI Marcus, W Zareba The electrocardiogram in right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia. J Electrocardiol, 42 (2009), pp.