IS THIS BAD.....?

Posted by Cody on June 12, 1999 at 22:15:06
I am 15 years old and I was recently told that my heart is oversized what dose this mean and how can I tell if this is true?

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on June 14, 1999 at 11:13:14
Dear Cody,
How was this determined?  Are you an athlete?  Do you have any symptoms?
I hope you find this information useful.  Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.  Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.  Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
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