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I went to Japan for a health check. When I took an X-ray, the doctor said my heart was enlarged in the left part. If you are active, you will die suddenly. But I don't have anything unusual or uncomfortable at all, very normal. Every day I do push-ups, pull-ups are still normal, there is no phenomenon at all. Please give me some advice. Thank you.
Phung Chau Toan (1990)
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Hello. The X-ray that you mentioned in the physical examination is a regular straight chest X-ray. An enlarged heart on straight chest X-ray can be seen in some cardiovascular diseases such as: Heart failure, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, pericardial effusion... but it can also be seen in some patients. people without heart disease such as: People who are obese, people of short height,...
I am a young man with unknown history of cardiovascular disease, good exercise ability (push-ups, good pull-ups). ) ... the doctor thinks that my current heart condition is not dangerous for my health.
However, in order to conclude that the heart is enlarged and the possibility of sudden death during heavy activity (as the question you raised), you should see a cardiologist to do some more imaging tests such as: Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram... to confirm the diagnosis and the cardiologist will advise you.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Master - Doctor Cao Thanh Tam - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
