Dextrocardia natural history

Complications

Complications associated with dextrocardia depend upon whether or not there is an underlying syndrome associated with the condition.

• In the case of an underlying syndrome, there are some serious complications
  • Bacteria in the blood (septic shock)
  • Blocked intestines (due to intestinal malrotation)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Infection (heterotaxy with no spleen)
  • Infertility in males (Kartagener syndrome)
  • Repeated pneumonias
  • Repeated sinus infections (Kartagener syndrome)