Enlargement of the Heart (Cardiomegaly): Test and Diagnosis

2nd-order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification.

• Small blood count
• Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein).
• NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide) – for suspected heart failure (cardiac insufficiency).