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==Explanation of Condition==
 
==Explanation of Condition==
Heart is 'flipped over' anf found on he wrong side of the chest (i.e. the right hand side). A congeital abnormalilty often associated with reversal of other organs.
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Heart is 'flipped over' and found on he wrong side of the chest (i.e. the right hand side). A congeital abnormalilty often associated with reversal of other organs.
  
 
==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==

Latest revision as of 11:39, 19 June 2012

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Heart is 'flipped over' and found on he wrong side of the chest (i.e. the right hand side). A congeital abnormalilty often associated with reversal of other organs.

Guidance

Heart is on the opposite side of the chest. Acceptable in isolation. Check for other anatomical defects and discuss with MO.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012