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Dextrocardia

Dextrocardia means that the heart is on the right side of the chest, rather than the left, where it should be. This is a rare condition. If the heart has developed normally, it does not pose any problems and no treatment will be necessary. Congenital heart defects can, however, in some rare cases accompany dextrocardia. In people with dextrocardia, other organs can also be in the reverse position, like the abdominal organs.

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June 21, 2004Joel Kirsh, MD, FRCPC
 
 
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