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Is it normal for me to feel my pulse by pressing on the middle of my chest, just above the diaphragm? i was having some discomfort and found this.

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Aorta: I suspect you're feeling your aorta - very likely normal, especially if your fairly thin (?).

Answered 1/31/2014

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