Was Diagnosed with Cardiomegaly?

An enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) isn't a disease, but rather a sign of another condition. The term "cardiomegaly" refers to an enlarged heart seen on any imaging test, including a chest X-ray. Other tests are then needed to diagnose the condition that's causing the heart to be enlarged.

Is cardiomegaly serious?

The conditions that cause cardiomegaly can damage the heart muscle. They can lead to complications if left untreated. This includes: Heart failure.

Can an enlarged heart go back to normal?

Enlarged heart, depending on the cause may return to normal size if appropriate and timely treatment is given. In many cases it will not however, in which case the goal is prompt recognition and treatment to stabilize the situation and prevent further enlargement.