How's an enlarged heart diagnosed?

How's an enlarged heart diagnosed?

A diagnosis starts with discussing your symptoms and family health history. Your healthcare provider may order tests to assess the cardiomegaly and rule out other conditions. Some common tests include:

• Chest X-ray to record images of the chest and heart.
• CT scan, using X-rays to create a video of your heart and blood flow.
• Echocardiogram to evaluate and create an image of your heartbeat and blood flow.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) to study your heart’s electrical activity. Exercise stress test, raising your heart rate with medicine or exercise to learn how your heart responds.
• MRI, using magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your heart.