can i live for long with an enlarged heart?
user
How would you know if you had an enlarged heart?  There’s no simple blood test for enlarged hearts.  I’d suggest talking to your doctor, if you’re concerned.  They can look at your heart’s size, heart function, or whatever else they’d consider relevant to figure out what’s going on.  Maybe they’ll suggest an echocardiogram, or perhaps a different test, like a CAT scan.
assistant
what is an ecocardiogram?
user
It’s a kind of test for the heart.  Doctors can see the structure of your heart, and also how well it’s pumping.  An ecocardiogram is similar to an ultrasound, but it can tell you more about the heart.
assistant
okay, any other advice?
user
Yes!  Don’t wait for a test result to decide whether you’re going to be a full participant in life.  If you’re still worried after talking to your doctor, you could see if there’s some kind of program or support group for people with heart problems, where you could meet other people and talk
assistant
can i live for long with an enlarged heart?
user
How would you know if you had an enlarged heart?  There’s no simple blood test for enlarged hearts.  I’d suggest talking to your doctor, if you’re concerned.  They can look at your heart’s size, heart function, or whatever else they’d consider relevant to figure out what’s going on.  Maybe they’ll suggest an echocardiogram, or perhaps a different test, like a CAT scan.
assistant
what is an ecocardiogram?
user
It’s a kind of test for the heart.  Doctors can see the structure of your heart, and also how well it’s pumping.  An ecocardiogram is similar to an ultrasound, but it can tell you more about the heart.
assistant
okay, any other advice?
user
Just go to the doctor if you think something’s wrong, they’ll help.
assistant
can i live for long with an enlarged heart?