In the early stages, you probably won’t notice any symptoms. However, this is the best time to get treatment. See your doctor if you’re worried that you may have an enlarged heart so that you can take steps to improve your health. It’s a good idea to talk to them if you have the following risk factors:  High blood pressure Family history of heart disease or heart enlargement Cardiac conditions Anemia Obesity Thyroid disorders Viral infections Abuse of alcohol and drugs, especially cocaine Kidney disease Pregnancy complications Certain genetic disorders HIV If you start to notice symptoms of an enlarged heart, it may be getting worse. While you probably don’t need to worry, you should get checked by your doctor to make sure you’re okay and get treatment if it’s necessary. Visit your doctor if you have the following symptoms:  Shortness of breath Fast or slow heart rhythm Swelling (edema) Water weight gain from swelling Chest discomfort It’s always important to consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine, but it’s even more important when you have heart issues. Tell your doctor that you want to start exercising to improve your heart health. Then, ask them which exercises are safe for you and if there are any you should avoid. It’s possible that too much exercise can strain your heart, so follow the pace set by your doctor. If you start to feel like your exercise routine isn’t challenging, tell your doctor that you think you’re ready to try something new.
افهم أسباب تضخم القلب. تمييز علامات تضخم القلب وأعراضه. اطلب الرعاية الطبية إذا ظهرت عليك أعراض تضخم القلب.