Cardiomegaly history and symptoms


 * Associate Editor in Chief:

History and Symptoms

 * In the history, the physician should inquire as to:
 * History of chest pain to suggest ischemic heart disease
 * History of rheumatic fever or known valvular heart disease
 * History of congenital heart disease
 * History of drug and alcohol use (recreational)
 * Family history (heart disease or sudden death)
 * Associated symptoms:
 * Dizziness
 * Syncope
 * Fatigue
 * Dyspnea
 * Palpitations