Dextrorotation
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Understanding when to seek care is key: cardiac dextrorotation is usually discovered on chest imaging studies and, on its own, often causes no discomfort. It refers to a rotation of the heart toward the right side within the chest, a variation in the organ's position that may be an isolated finding or accompany other heart conditions.
What does it involve? In some cases it is an anatomical detail with no major impact; in others it is associated with alterations of the heart's structure that are worth studying.
Possible signs: When it accompanies other conditions, fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations may appear, although there are not always symptoms.
Which specialist evaluates it? The cardiologist, and the pediatric cardiologist in children, are the ones who interpret these findings. If a study reports this detail, the most advisable thing is to discuss it with one of them to understand its meaning in your case.
Data on 26 doctors who treat dextrorotation
Which specialist treats dextrorotation?
Dextrorotation is an abnormal rotation of the heart toward the right side of the chest. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and monitors this condition. If you were diagnosed with this heart abnormality, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dextrorotation
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Rocio Maily Vázquez Martínez
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
Dr. Carolina Mora
Dr. Herlich Pérez Roa
Dr. Karina Gutierrez Magallón
Dr. Ana Laura García López
Frequently asked questions
What is dextrorotation?
Understanding when to seek care is key: cardiac dextrorotation is usually discovered on chest imaging studies and, on its own, often causes no discomfort. It refers to a rotation of the heart toward the right side within the chest, a variation in the organ's position that may be an isolated finding ...
Which doctor treats dextrorotation?
Dextrorotation is an abnormal rotation of the heart toward the right side of the chest. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and monitors this condition. If you were diagnosed with this heart abnormality, see this specialist.