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Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) isn't a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. You may develop an enlarged heart temporarily because of a stress on your body, such as pregnancy, or because of a medical condition, such as the weakening of the heart muscle, coronary artery disease, heart valve problems or abnormal heart rhythms.

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How do you die with acute methamphetamine toxicity enlarged heart?

I would presume that death by an enlarged heart do to drug toxicity would be a fairly painful death. Your heart would be racing, your respiration would be labored and painful and you would probably be delirious.


About Chihuahuas hearts when it is enlarged and the dog is taking heart medications for the heart what are the symptoms of heart failure at death?

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Are migraines a side effect of having an enlarged heart?

Migraines are not directly caused from having an enlarged heart, however - the major cause of an enlarged heart is high blood pressure. Hypertension can cause increased migraine frequency and severity. Another heart condition that can cause migraines is Patent Foramen Ovale. A foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart that everyone has before they are born. Under normal circumstances it closes. For those that don't, the patent foramen ovale works like a valve - only opening when the heart is under stress. An enlarged heart is always under stress. Initial studies have shown that surgery for closing a PFO has improved the frequency of migraine headaches in those patients.


Can Adderall cause your heart to race?

Yes; Adderall contains amphetamine which can cause adverse cardiac events such as racing heart, high blood pressure, and cause sudden death in those with heart defects. Consult your doctor and discontinue use. Seek immediate medical attention if you begin to have any chest pain.


How serious is an enlarged heart?

Very, Go see your doctor. You will have a ECG done (Electrocardiogram) and if it needs further investigation you'll have an ultrasound done. === ===

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Can sleep apnea cause enlarged heart?

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How do you die with acute methamphetamine toxicity enlarged heart?

I would presume that death by an enlarged heart do to drug toxicity would be a fairly painful death. Your heart would be racing, your respiration would be labored and painful and you would probably be delirious.


How did Jason collier die?

The autopsy stated Collier passed away due to "sudden heart rhythm disturbance caused by an abnormally enlarged heart".


About Chihuahuas hearts when it is enlarged and the dog is taking heart medications for the heart what are the symptoms of heart failure at death?

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Is an enlarged heart considered heart disease?

An enlarged heart may be considered a Heart disease if it is not a result of training. Enlarged heart is also known as cardiomegaly.


Does missing dialysis treatment cause other illness?

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Why might a thrombus in the anterior descending branch of the coronary artery cause sudden death?

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How is sudden cardiac death described?

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