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Hi, I have CHF w HFpEF i just had a ct scan on Monday & it said my heart is enlarged. Is this normal for people with CHF?

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Nineveh, IN
January 21
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Hi ReneeRichardson, I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart as a baby according to my mother and she is deceased now. I am 65 years old now. My brother is 56 now and told me about a month ago he was also diagnosed with an enlarged heart at an early age. No treatment was administered then for us. I have reduced ejection fraction. In 2/24, my Cardiologist confirmed CHF due to my symptoms that started in 2/23. I was told my condition is hereditary. But, nevertheless I have it. Praying Heart Disease is gone for Us because I know God can do anything. My aunt, probably told me a year ago about heart issues being hereditary. I take one day at a time, Pray, Exercise, eat healthy most of the time and take meds daily as prescribed by my doctors. Have a Great Day in spite of what We Endure!

January 21
MyHeartDiseaseTeam

Is an enlarged heart normal for people with CHF?

Yes, having an enlarged heart can occur with congestive heart failure, though it's more commonly associated with certain types of heart failure. While you have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), heart enlargement is more typical in people with reduced Show Full Answer

Is an enlarged heart normal for people with CHF?

Yes, having an enlarged heart can occur with congestive heart failure, though it's more commonly associated with certain types of heart failure. While you have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), heart enlargement is more typical in people with reduced ejection fraction or cardiomyopathy, where the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or stiff.

In HFpEF, the heart's pumping strength is usually preserved, but the heart muscle becomes stiff and doesn't relax properly between beats. However, some people with HFpEF can still develop heart enlargement over time.

It's important to discuss these CT scan findings with your cardiologist. They can explain what the enlargement means specifically for your condition and whether any adjustments to your treatment plan are needed. An enlarged heart can indicate that your heart is working harder than it should, which may require closer monitoring or changes in medication.

Make sure to mention any new or worsening symptoms you're experiencing, such as increased shortness of breath, swelling, or fatigue, as these could be related to the changes seen on your scan.

January 21
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you carynwebb hope you are staying warm and safe and yessssssss definitely keep it pumping

January 25
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Brenda715 hope you & family are doing great and very ready for this Rolla coaster weekend, keep warm and safe and definitely keep it pumping

January 24
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Gwen3, I hope you & all the Texas members are doing OK out there in the long horn state ,we in the south east are following thos storm that is coming our way from Texas and not looking to good ,it will hit us later this evening. Be safe and keep warm Texas and mid west members check in and let us know you are ok .

January 24

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