Enlarged heart size

2018-01-24 20:53:36
My mother has a enlarged heart , can it be curable as she is already taking medication for last 10 years in which there are medicine for BP, and medication to dilute blood. Although there is no blockage but heart function is quite reduced.
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I'm so sorry but once the heart gets enlarged and dialated it cannot get back to its original shape just like when in a elastic rubber band is stretched and enlarged it cannot get back to its original shape. https://youtu.be/rgN3ez7CkHc You can go through this video to understand how heart failure will affect the life of a person Medications will be needed lifelong to support and decrease the workload of the heart. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure does not mean that your heart has stopped or is about to stop working. It means that your heart is not able to pump blood the way it should. It can affect one or both sides of the heart. The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causes Blood and fluid to back up into the lungs The buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edema Tiredness and shortness of breath Common causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is more common in people who are 65 years old or older,  Your doctor will diagnose heart failure by doing a physical exam and heart tests. Treatment includes treating the underlying cause of your heart failure, medicines, and heart transplantation if other treatments fail. Watch these simple explanatory videos for understanding the problem. Copy the link address to your browser 1) Chest pain - must know https://youtu.be/xZunqXM3G1Y 2) Heart failure https://youtu.be/rgN3ez7CkHc https://youtu.be/j2LlMRwoX94 3) Three things to do in chest pain - https://youtu.be/v7glVnwnLDg 4) Difference between heart attack and heart blocks vs heart failure https://youtu.be/X5FDPT2bY3I Don't forget to share and subscribe the channel - Dr. EDUCATION. Please do share your feedback on the below link. Your opinion is valuable. http://prac.to/idax Regards Dr. PARAMJEET SINGH MBBS, DIP. CARDIOLOGY (LONDON), FICC. CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST YASHODA SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL

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