Does an enlarged heart increase my risk of other heart conditions?

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Does an enlarged heart increase my risk of other heart conditions?

The health risks of an enlarged heart depend on the cause. They also depend on which part of your heart is enlarged.

Potential health complications from an enlarged heart can include:

  • Blood clots, which can block blood flow and lead to a heart attack, stroke or pulmonary embolism (clot in the lung).
  • Heart failure, if the left side of your heart is enlarged (left ventricular hypertrophy).
  • Heart murmur, if your heart valves do not close properly.
  • Sudden cardiac death, if an enlarged heart leads to your heart beating too slow or too fast.

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