Enlarged Heart

[Zeax82]

Can stress and anxiety cause an enlarged heart?
And if so, can this be mistaken for acute pericarditis?

[ed34]

well when you see the cardiologist, mention your idea about pericarditis, that way there can be no misinterpretation. Good luck and I hope it all goes well.

[Zeax82]

It was not a cardiologist, I guess I should have specified that it was a general practitioner.  I haven't seen the cardiologist yet.  I have an appointment scheduled though.  It's just that I have been feeling this way for a long time and according to the doctor I seen pericarditis usually last less then 6 weeks.

Thank you for answering.

[ed34]

I guess its like asking if a mechanic would know the difference between a flat tyre and a blowing exhaust. Any cardiologist would know the difference and not confuse one with the other :)
Yes anxiety can easily cause an enlarged heart but it takes time.