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If i concentrate attention on my heartbeat i can feel it in my chest and stomach while stilling, standing, and most of all laying down. is this normal?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If you are paying attention, you can feel your heart beating. There is a thin muscle between your chest and your abdomen (the diaphragm) so you can feel your heart beating in your abdomen too. Be well.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If i concentrate attention on my heartbeat i can feel it in my chest and stomach while stilling, standing, and most of all laying down. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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