Enlarged Heart & Parkinson's Disease

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, is a medical condition that may be caused by other health conditions. Parkinson's disease is a medical condition that affects the brain and nervous system but is usually unrelated to an enlarged heart.

Enlarged Heart Symptoms

• According to the Mayo Clinic, people with an enlarged heart may experience breathing problems, dizziness or an abnormal heart rhythm.

Enlarged Heart Causes

• An enlarged heart may be caused by high blood pressure, a heart valve disease or a weakened heart muscle. Congenital heart defects, abnormal heartbeats or thyroid problems can result in an enlarged heart.

Enlarged Heart Treatment

• Doctors treat an enlarged heart by treating its cause. Enlarged heart patients with high blood pressure or heart failure may be treated with diuretics, beta blockers or other kinds of medication.

Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

• According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Parkinson's disease may notice slowed muscle movements, tremors or dementia.

Parkinson's Disease Risk Factors

• Men, people with a family history of Parkinson's disease and individuals who have been exposed to pesticides or herbicides have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The risk of getting this disease increases with age.

Parkinson's Disease Treatment

• Doctors may treat low dopamine levels in patients with Parkinson's disease by prescribing drugs such as levodopa, dopamine agonists or monoamine oxidase B inhibitors.