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Enlarged Ventricle

Enlarged Ventricle

Can you tell me about an enlarged ventricle?  patient is 74 yrs old - no prior problems that we know of thus far.  In routine physical it was determined there was an irregularity - enlarged ventricle.  she will have an echocardiogram tomorrow.  is this something serious - should we worry?  can you give me any information on enlarged ventricles and possible complications/problems and could it be a predictor of a future heart attack or disease?  THANKS for your consideration of my concern!
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Enlarged ventricle

At this point the nature or even the presence of ventricular enlargement is unclear. The echocardiogram is an excellent test for better defining the heart. Given that we do not know any of the heart dimensions at this time it is difficult to comment on your question.  Please email again after the echocardiogram and hopefully we will be able to provide you with answers.

Thanks for your question,


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