What is to the right side of your heart?

If your heart's working harder than it has to, you could be at risk for right-side heart failure. Find out what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how to treat it. read more

Right-side vs. Left-side Heart Failure When your heart is working normally, it pumps oxygen-rich blood through your lungs and to the rest of your body. The left ventricle, or left chamber, of the heart provides most of the heart’s pumping power. read more

Isolated dextrocardia usually causes no symptoms. The condition is usually found when an X-ray or an MRI of your chest shows the location of your heart on the right side of your chest. Some people with isolated dextrocardia have an increased risk of lung infections, sinus infections, or pneumonia. read more