Dextrocardia

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11m
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Lecture Overview

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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Sue de Muelenaere View profile
Sue de Muelenaere is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience as a nurse educator. She has worked both nationally and internationally. Sue has much experience in a wide variety of nursing areas but maintains a key interest in the care of the critically ill patient.
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CPD time11m
First Published29 March 2022
Updated29 March 2022
Expires
30 March 2025
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Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiology
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