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Massive cardiomegaly

Cardiomegaly (sometimes megacardia or megalocardia) is a medical condition in which the heart is enlarged. As such, it is more commonly referred to simply as "having an enlarged heart". [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Grossly enlarged heart
May Cause
Radiopaque hemithorax
May Be Caused by
Aortic insufficiency
Cardiomyopathy
Combined valvular heart disease
Complete atrioventricular canal
Ebstein anomaly
Heart failure
Hemopericardium
Mitral insufficiency
Multiple left-to-right shunts
Pericardial effusion
Pulmonic valvular atresia
Tricuspid insufficiency
Synonyms
Grossly enlarged heart
May Cause
Radiopaque hemithorax
May Be Caused by
Aortic insufficiency
Cardiomyopathy
Combined valvular heart disease
Complete atrioventricular canal
Ebstein anomaly
Heart failure
Hemopericardium
Mitral insufficiency
Multiple left-to-right shunts
Pericardial effusion
Pulmonic valvular atresia
Tricuspid insufficiency


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