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Cardiomegaly

Definition: Enlargement of the HEART, usually indicated by a cardiothoracic ratio above 0.50. Heart enlargement may involve the right, the left, or both HEART VENTRICLES or HEART ATRIA. Cardiomegaly is a nonspecific symptom seen in patients with chronic systolic heart failure (HEART FAILURE) or several forms of CARDIOMYOPATHIES.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): cardiomegaly, cardiac enlargement, enlarged heart, heart enlarged

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