Definitions

1. noun

A rare congenital heart defect in which the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest, with the apex pointing towards the spine.

“The patient was born with ectocardia, a serious heart condition that required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A heart condition in which the heart is displaced to the right side of the chest, often associated with other congenital anomalies.

“The pediatric cardiologist explained to the parents that their child’s ectocardia required a complex surgical procedure to correct.”