Dextrocardia

We’ve all heard about people born lefthanded, in opposition to the majority of right-handed individuals. But did you know that the same can apply to hearts? Dextrocardia is a pretty extraordinary condition in which one’s heart points to the right side of the chest instead of the left side.

All heart abnormalities are pretty scary, but dextrocardia isn’t harmful in itself, though it’s commonly associated with serious complications. People with dextrocardia can also exhibit health-impacting complications such as heart defects and organ disorders in the abdomen. The condition is also linked to dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements).