Cardiomegaly is the condition where the heart is larger than normal, causing cardiovascular issues that lead to heart failure. Identify specific causes of cardiomegaly, and how treatment options address issues through medication and surgical procedures. Definition of Cardiomegaly Have you ever seen Ho...
The initial cardiac hypertrophy developed into a dilated hypertrophy, similar to what has been observed in humans. Dilated Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by ventricular dilation and impaired systolic function of one or both ventricles (Chapter 17). Although cardiac mass is often ...
An increase in the transverse cardiac diameter by 1.5cm on two consecutive chest radiographs taken at short intervals is considered abnormal, and a sign of cardiomegaly. What this study adds The average cardiothoracic ratio differs for different age groups and genders; The average transverse cardiac...