Dextrocardia
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Dextrocardia is a congenital condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest, instead of the left. Sometimes it is accompanied by other variations in the position of the internal organs.
How does it show up? In many people it causes no discomfort and is discovered by chance; in other cases it may be associated with heart alterations that do cause symptoms.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable when this variation is detected or when signs such as fatigue or difficulty breathing appear, especially in childhood.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, and in children the pediatric cardiologist together with the pediatrician, are the ones who evaluate dextrocardia and its possible relationship with other conditions. Discussing it with one of these professionals helps clarify its extent.
Data on 89 doctors who treat dextrocardia
Which specialist treats dextrocardia?
Dextrocardia is a congenital malformation in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest instead of the left. A cardiologist and a pediatric cardiologist monitor this condition, and a pediatrician is involved in the child's care. If your child was diagnosed with dextrocardia, see one of these specialists for follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dextrocardia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is dextrocardia?
Dextrocardia is a congenital condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest, instead of the left. Sometimes it is accompanied by other variations in the position of the internal organs.
Which doctor treats dextrocardia?
Dextrocardia is a congenital malformation in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest instead of the left. A cardiologist and a pediatric cardiologist monitor this condition, and a pediatrician is involved in the child's care. If your child was diagnosed with dextrocardia, see one of these specialists for follow-up.