What are the consequences of an enlarged right side of the heart?

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You will have poor blood circulation throughout your body primarily your legs. The heart acts as a forward pump. The deoxygenated blood comes in through the right side, so the enlarged right side will create less efficincy.

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Because of the lack of blood flow to the legs, you will probably have claudication when exercising or simply walking

 

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