What care does a person with dextrocardia need to take?
Dr MS Valiathan
Former Vice-Chancellor,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal, Karnataka
Former Vice-Chancellor,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal, Karnataka
Q: I have dextrocardia. What are the steps that I need to keep in mind as I am a frequent traveller? What are the implications?
A:Dextrocardia need not restrict your travel or activities provided it is not associated with other congenital anomalies of the heart, which can be readily ruled out by a cardiologist.