Cardiomegaly -- bronchitis -- emphysema syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by the association of bronchitis, emphysema and an enlarged heart. The condition is often associated with long-term chronic alcoholism. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cardiomegaly -- bronchitis -- emphysema syndrome is available below.
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