Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Exercise & Treatment Guide

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, presents unique challenges for physical activity and diet. Learn about the causes of an enlarged heart in both adults and infants and the most effective treatments available.

What Are the Treatments for Enlarged Heart in Infants?

A number of conditions can lead to heart enlargement, also called cardiac hypertrophy, in infants. Around 1 percent of infants have congenital cardiac defects, the most common congenital defect found in newborns, the American Heart Association reports.

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