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What condition may lead to an enlarged heart?
What condition may lead to an enlarged heart?
Which of the following is a symptom of an enlarged heart?
Which of the following is a symptom of an enlarged heart?
What treatment option is used for managing an enlarged heart?
What treatment option is used for managing an enlarged heart?
What is a possible consequence of having an enlarged heart without proper care?
What is a possible consequence of having an enlarged heart without proper care?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment for enlarged heart?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment for enlarged heart?
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What is a common cause of an enlarged heart?
What is a common cause of an enlarged heart?
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At what age are men typically diagnosed with an enlarged heart?
At what age are men typically diagnosed with an enlarged heart?
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Which group is usually diagnosed with an enlarged heart at an older age?
Which group is usually diagnosed with an enlarged heart at an older age?
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What is the estimated prevalence of enlarged hearts in Canada?
What is the estimated prevalence of enlarged hearts in Canada?
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Why might doctors take samples of heart tissue?
Why might doctors take samples of heart tissue?
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What can potentially reduce the risk of developing an enlarged heart?
What can potentially reduce the risk of developing an enlarged heart?
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What is a characteristic of women's hearts compared to men's hearts?
What is a characteristic of women's hearts compared to men's hearts?
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What is cardiomyopathy primarily related to?
What is cardiomyopathy primarily related to?
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An enlarged heart can result from high blood pressure.
An enlarged heart can result from high blood pressure.
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Symptoms of enlarged heart include persistent laughter.
Symptoms of enlarged heart include persistent laughter.
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Treatment options for an enlarged heart can include blood thinners.
Treatment options for an enlarged heart can include blood thinners.
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Support groups for enlarged heart patients exist only in Saskatchewan.
Support groups for enlarged heart patients exist only in Saskatchewan.
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Fainting is a symptom of an enlarged heart.
Fainting is a symptom of an enlarged heart.
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An enlarged heart is a rare condition that affects only a small number of people.
An enlarged heart is a rare condition that affects only a small number of people.
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The heart of women is generally larger than that of men.
The heart of women is generally larger than that of men.
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Doctors may sometimes take samples of heart tissue to determine the cause of an enlarged heart.
Doctors may sometimes take samples of heart tissue to determine the cause of an enlarged heart.
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Men are usually diagnosed with an enlarged heart at the age of 72.
Men are usually diagnosed with an enlarged heart at the age of 72.
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The risk of developing an enlarged heart can be reduced by not over-stressing your heart.
The risk of developing an enlarged heart can be reduced by not over-stressing your heart.
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Cardiomyopathy is a term used in conjunction with enlarged hearts.
Cardiomyopathy is a term used in conjunction with enlarged hearts.
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An enlarged heart can be a permanent condition.
An enlarged heart can be a permanent condition.
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Most doctors agree that only men suffer from enlarged hearts.
Most doctors agree that only men suffer from enlarged hearts.
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Enlarged Heart Presentation
- Enlarged heart occurs when the heart is overworked and the walls begin to thin, causing the heart to grow.
- Increased blood pressure is a contributing factor to enlarged heart.
- Coronary heart disease can also contribute to enlarged heart condition.
- Symptoms of enlarged heart include chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, swelling, rapid exhaustion and arrhythmia.
- Proper care and lifestyle modifications can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life for individuals with enlarged hearts.
- Treatments for enlarged heart include blood pressure medications, blood thinners, pacemakers, and in severe cases, heart transplants.
- Support groups and online resources, such as resources available in Canada, are available to help manage the condition.
- Possible complications include blood clots and heart failure.
- Women are often diagnosed with enlarged heart earlier than men(at around age 72), and their hearts are smaller than men's hearts (one-fourth smaller).
- Enlarged heart is one of the most common forms of cardiomyopathy.
- Doctors might take heart tissue samples to determine the cause of enlarged heart.
- The risk of enlarged heart is common and is one of the most common heart conditions.
- The heart growing can cause the heart muscles to tear.
- You can reduce your risk by not overstressing your heart.
- 1 in 12 people in Canada have enlarged heart.
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This presentation discusses the condition of an enlarged heart, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about the impact of lifestyle choices and the importance of managing this condition to maintain a healthy life. The presentation also covers the differences in diagnosis between genders and possible complications associated with enlarged hearts.
