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==Overview==
There are a very small amount of risk factors associated with dextrocardia.


#The three major risk factors are
##A family history of defects involving dextrocardia.  This includes a family history of [[heterotaxy]].
##While there are not any known ways to prevent dextrocardia, not using illegal drugs while pregnant (especially cocaine) may lower the risk.
##Having diabetes may increase the risk of a child being born with dextrocardia.

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