Dextrocardia is a congenital condition in which the heart is pointed towards the right side instead of the left. The etiology is unclear. In rare cases, the heart is present as a mirror image of the normal heart. It can also be associated with other heart defects like pulmonary stenosis, endocardial cushion effect, ventricular septal defect, double outlet right ventricle, and absence of a ventricle.
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Are you supposed to feel your heartbeat?
Query: Hi doctor, Are you supposed to feel heartbeat on the right side of your chest? I hear heartbeats on both right and left side of my chest and I feel that I have two hearts. Give me your advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could feel the extra heartbeat, if you are having palpitations. Palpitation can occur in many conditions. It is mostly due to stress or anemia. It can also occur in some cardiac conditions which can be diagnosed only with a proper history of your symptoms, you... Read Full »