Dextrocardia

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Updated 29 Mar 2022
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Dextrocardia is a rare congenital condition affecting roughly 1% of people, in which the heart is pointed toward the right side of the body. Despite its scarcity, healthcare professionals should be aware of its possibility when reading ECGs. Join nurse educator Sue de Muelenaere in this lecture on dextrocardia to find out more about this curious condition.

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Last updated29 Mar 2022

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