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

MIBHS

Fluid Around the Heart (Pericardial Effusion) Fluid buildup between the heart and the pericardium (heart lining) can make the heart appear enlarged in imaging, even if the heart muscle is not physically bigger. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) to help manage dangerous heart rhythms.

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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

CXR confirmed bilateral pulmonary edema and bilateral small effusions. 1211-1212 CrossRef View Record in Scopus Google Scholar 2 FI Marcus, W Zareba The electrocardiogram in right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia. I admitted her to cardiology with these concerns, and we agreed that cardiac MRI may help us confirm possible ARVC.

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Heart failure patients with improved ejection fraction: Insights from the MECKI score database

European Journal of Heart Failure

CV mortality is the composite endpoint for CV mortality + urgent transplant + left ventricular assist device implantation. The primary endpoint of the study was the composite of cardiovascular death, left ventricular assist device implantation, and urgent heart transplantation. Events per 1000 person-years. #