APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

WHAT IS THE INCREASE IN THE SIZE OF THE HEART CALLED?

A	FLEBOTOMIA
B	TELANGIECTASIA
C	OLIGOHEMIA
D	CARDIOMEGALY

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -An enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) can be caused by damage to the heart muscle or any condition that makes the heart pump harder than usual, including pregnancy. Sometimes the heart gets larger and becomes weak for unknown reasons. This condition is called idiopathic cardiomyopathy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common cause of a weakened heart is blockages that affect the heart’s blood supply (coronary artery disease) and high blood pressure. There can be other causes, including: Viral infection of the heart. Abnormal heart valve.

Detailed explanation-3: -If left untreated, cardiomegaly can lead to the development of blood clots and heart failure. Cardiomegaly can be life-threatening, so diagnosis and treatment by health care professionals are critical.

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