Treatments for<unk>  include a combination of medication treatment and medical/surgical procedures. Below are some of the treatment options for individuals with<unk> : Medications * Diuretics: to lower the amount of sodium and water in the body, which can help lower the pressure in the arteries and heart. * Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: to lower the blood pressure and improve the heart's pumping ability. * Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs): to provide the benefits of ACE inhibitors for those who can't take ACE inhibitors. * Beta blockers: to lower blood pressure and improve heart function. * Digoxin: to help improve the pumping function of the heart and lessen the need for hospitalization for heart failure. * Anticoagulants: to reduce the risk of blood clots that could cause a heart attack or stroke. * Anti-arrhythmics: to keep the heart beating with a normal rhythm. Medical devices to regulate the heartbeat * Pacemaker: Coordinates the contractions between the left and right ventricle. In people who may be at risk of serious arrhythmias, drug therapy or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) may be used. * ICDs: Small devices implanted in the chest to constantly monitor the heart rhythm and deliver electrical shocks when needed to control abnormal, rapid heartbeats. The devices can also work as pacemakers. Surgical procedures * Heart valve surgery: If an enlarged heart is caused by a problem with one of the heart valves, one may have surgery to remove the valve and replace it with either an artificial valve or a tissue valve from a pig, cow or deceased human donor. If blood leaks backwards through a valve (valve regurgitation), the leaky valve may be surgically repaired or replaced. * Coronary bypass surgery: If an enlarged heart is related to coronary artery disease, one may opt to have coronary artery bypass surgery. * Left ventricular assist device: (LVAD): This implantable mechanical pump helps a weak heart pump. LVADs are often implanted while a patient waits for a heart transplant or, if the patient is not a heart transplant candidate, as a long-term treatment for heart failure. * Heart transplant: If medications can't control the symptoms, a heart transplant is often a final option.<unk>  can progress and certain complications are common: * Heart failure: One of the most serious types of enlarged heart, an enlarged left ventricle, increases the risk of heart failure. In heart failure, the heart muscle weakens, and the ventricles stretch (dilate) to the point that the heart can't pump blood efficiently throughout the body. * Blood clots: Having an enlarged heart may make one more susceptible to forming blood clots in the lining of the heart. If clots enter the bloodstream, they can block blood flow to vital organs, even causing a heart attack or stroke. Clots that develop on the right side of the heart may travel to the lungs, a dangerous condition called a pulmonary embolism. * Heart murmur: For people who have an enlarged heart, two of the heart's four valves — the mitral and tricuspid valves — may not close properly because they become dilated, leading to a backflow of blood. This flow creates sounds called heart murmurs. * The exact mortality rate for people with<unk>  is unknown. However, many people live for a very long time with an enlarged heart and if detected early, treatment can help improve the condition and prolong the lives of these people. * For some people<unk>  is a temporary condition, which can resolve on its own, making one's lifestyle normal like before. Others may have a permanent enlargement, which would then need to be taken care of by the above treatment options. Lifestyle changes * Smoking cessation * Limiting alcohol and caffeine intake * Maintaining a healthy weight * Increasing fruits and vegetables in a daily diet * Limiting consumption of high-fat and/or high-sugar foods * Getting adequate restful sleep
Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Clitoromegaly
Hyperthymesia
Tracheobronchomegaly
Bronchophony
Hemifacial hypertrophy
Trichomegaly