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Found Out He Has An Enlarged Heart Is This Something He Should Worry About ?

My daughter's boy friend found out he has an enlarged heart is this something he should worry about ? My daughter's boy friend found out he has an enlarged heart is this something he should worry about?
Thu, 17 Dec 2009
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An enlarged heart is a vague term but yes it is always a concern. Since this is your daughter's boyfriend, I must assume that he is relatively young. If this is correct he most likely has a congenital cardiomyopathy. And as this may be transmitted to his children, there is a need for proper evaluation - for your daughter's boyfriend, and his future (possibly your grandchildren) children.
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Found Out He Has An Enlarged Heart Is This Something He Should Worry About ?

An enlarged heart is a vague term but yes it is always a concern. Since this is your daughter s boyfriend, I must assume that he is relatively young. If this is correct he most likely has a congenital cardiomyopathy. And as this may be transmitted to his children, there is a need for proper evaluation - for your daughter s boyfriend, and his future (possibly your grandchildren) children.