Cardiomegaly describes an enlarged heart. It is most commonly caused by medical conditions that force the heart to work harder than usual, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery ...

Mild cardiomegaly, or an enlarged heart, is usually a sign of an underlying heart condition that needs treatment. It usually doesn’t cause symptoms, so it’s usually only detected during imaging tests.

An enlarged heart can be due to a condition you’re born with or one that develops over time. Treatments address the underlying cause and may include medications, surgery, or lifestyle changes. An ...

The recent death of actor Jansen Panettiere — brother of “Heroes” star Hayden Panettiere — has put the spotlight on a surprisingly common condition, cardiomegaly. “It is with great sorrow we share the ...

Eight days after Jansen Panettiere’s demise, his cause of death has finally been disclosed. The family revealed in an official statement to ABC News on Monday that he died from cardiomegaly and aortic ...

The cause of Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s death was determined to be complications of aortic dissection during surgery. Megan ...