Description

Dextrocardia is a congenital condition where the heart is positioned on the right side of the thoracic cavity instead of the left. This condition can be associated with other cardiac anomalies and may affect the individual's health and treatment options.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'dextrocardia' may sometimes be confused with 'dextroversion', which refers to a different condition. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing this term, as it is used in clinical contexts. Avoid using colloquial terms or regional variants that may not be understood universally.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with dextrocardia during a routine examination.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó dextrocardia durante un examen de rutina.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing dextrocardia with dextroversion; using informal language when discussing the condition; mispronouncing 'dextrocardia' as if it were a different medical term.