<unk>  (sometimes megacardia or megalocardia) is a medical condition in which the heart is enlarged. As such, it is more commonly referred to simply as "having an enlarged heart". It is usually the result of underlying conditions that make the heart work harder, such as obesity, heart valve disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), and coronary artery disease. Cardiomyopathy is also associated with<unk> .<unk>  can be serious depending on what part of the heart is enlarged, and can result in congestive heart failure. Recent studies suggest that<unk>  is associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death. Heart failures increase with age, more common in males than in females, and in African Americans than in other races. According to some studies, half of the people diagnosed with heart failure die within 5 years of being diagnosed.<unk>  may improve over time, but many people with an enlarged heart (dilated cardiomyopathy) need lifelong treatment with medication. Having an immediate family member who has or had<unk>  may indicate that a person is more susceptible to getting this condition.
Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Clitoromegaly
Hyperthymesia
Tracheobronchomegaly
Bronchophony
Hemifacial hypertrophy
Trichomegaly