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What Is Dextrocardia?

Dextrocardia is the term used for the abnormal positioning of the heart. This congenital disorder happens during the fetal stage. Instead of the heart forming on the left side of the body, the organ flips over and forms on the right side. There are several recognized types of dextrocardia, which...

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What Is Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome?

Hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a type of congenital heart defect that is characterized by the inability of the heart’s right ventricle to grow and develop normally. The underdeveloped right ventricle is not able to hold the right amount of blood that is pumped from the right atrium. The muscle...

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Best Paying Jobs in Health Care

Careers within the health care industry are expected to expand into a record number of job opportunities. Health care careers dominate eight of the top ten highest paying occupations and offer a variety of employment possibilities with ample salaries. During May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...