What term is used to describe an enlarged heart?

The term that describes an enlarged heart is "Cardiomegaly." This condition is identified through imaging studies, such as chest X-rays or echocardiograms, where the heart appears larger than normal due to various underlying factors like high blood pressure, heart valve disease, or cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomegaly itself is a sign of an underlying health issue rather than a specific disease. By understanding that cardiomegaly indicates that the heart is not functioning optimally, medical professionals can direct further testing and treatment efforts to address the root cause of the enlargement.

Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle that can result in an enlarged heart, but it is not the term specifically used to describe the enlargement itself. Cerebrovascular accident is a term for an incident that affects the blood supply to the brain, unrelated to heart size. Congestive heart failure conveys a condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is impaired, leading to various symptoms, but again, it does not specifically refer to the enlargement of the heart muscle.