When the heart is on the right: Catherine O’Hara’s rare genetic condition explained
Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara, known for "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," lived with a rare genetic condition, situs inversus with dextrocardia, where her heart and organs were mirrored. She discovered this later in life, finding humor in the diagnosis. Doctors explain this birth defect, often asymptomatic, involves organ misplacement during fetal development.
Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara, known for "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," lived with a rare genetic condition, situs inversus with dextrocardia, where her heart and organs were mirrored. She discovered this later in life, finding humor in the diagnosis. Doctors explain this birth defect, often asymptomatic, involves organ misplacement during fetal development.
