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Dextrocardia
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Dextrocardia is a condition in which the heart is located in the right side of the chest instead of the left. It can be present from birth (congenital) or develop later as a result of disease or surgery. There are several types of dextrocardia. The simplest type occurs when the heart is a mirror image of the normal heart, and no other problems exist. Other types may involve other defects of the heart and abdomen area.[1]

References
  1. Dextrocardia. MedlinePlus. 2008 Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007326.htm. Accessed September 5, 2008.

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    • The Cove Point Foundation part of the Johns Hopkins Children Hospital has developed an information page on dextrocardia. Click on the link above to view the information page.
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    • Congenital Heart Information Network (CHIN)
      First Floor
      600 North 3rd Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19123-2902
      Telephone: 215-627-4034
      Fax: 215- 627-4036
      E-mail: mb@tchin.org
      Web site: http://tchin.org
    • American Heart Association
      National Center
      7272 Greenville Avenue
      Dallas TX 75231 
      Toll free: 800-AHA-USA-1 (800-242-8721)
      Web site:  www.americanheart.org
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    • The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
    • RareShare is an online social hub dedicated to patients, families and healthcare professionals affected by rare medical disorders. Click on RareShare to learn more.
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    • Madisons Foundation
      P.O. Box 241956
      Los Angeles, CA 90024
      Telephone: 310-264-0826
      Fax: 310-264-4766
      E-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org  
      Web site: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org/  
    • MUMS National Parent to Parent Network puts parents in touch with other parents who have children with this condition or similar symptoms.

      MUMS National Parent to Parent Network
      150 Custer Court
      Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-1243
      Toll-free: 877-336-5333 (Parents only please)
      Telephone: 920-336-5333
      Fax: 1-920-339-0995
      E-mail: mums@netnet.net  
      Web site: http://www.netnet.net/mums/

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