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Enlarged Heart Home Care
Home care for an enlarged heart includes:
  • Stop smoking
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
  • If you have high blood pressure:
    • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
    • Check your blood pressure every day. VideosImages
    • Keep a log of your results.
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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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