Obesity, in and of itself, and independent of other cardiovascular risk factors, may cause changes to the heart that can lead to sudden cardiac death, a new case-control study suggests. Researchers ...

NEW YORK, July 28: An enlarged heart, known as cardiomegaly, is not a condition on its own but often signifies underlying heart problems. Various conditions, such as coronary artery disease, high ...

The recent death of actor Jansen Panettiere — brother of “Heroes” star Hayden Panettiere — has put the spotlight on a surprisingly common condition, cardiomegaly. “It is with great sorrow we share the ...

Cardiologists say people with enlarged hearts, medically known as cardiomegaly might suffer from heart attack and stroke, and advised them not to treat the medical condition with levity. They noted ...

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that involves a weakened heart muscle. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that worsens over time and can be life-threatening. The heart muscle weakens and can no longer pump blood effectively. Cardiomyopathy can result from an ...