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Cardiomegaly

Medical Definition:	Hypertrophy or enlargement of the heart.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR or HYPERTROPHY, RIGHT VENTRICULAR; do not confuse with CARDIOMYOPATHY, HYPERTROPHIC: see note there

Cardiomegaly Categories.

	Cardiomyopathy, Congestive - A syndrome characterized by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. It probably represents the end result of many forms of myocardial damage produced by a variety of toxic, metabolic, or infectious agents.
	Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular - Enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart. This increase in ventricular mass is attributed to sustained abnormal pressure or volume loads and is a contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
	Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular - Enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart. This increase in ventricular mass is often attributed to pulmonary hypertension and is a contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Cardiomegaly Medical Definitions and Terms

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