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Lying on left side felt pulse in left ribcage. checked hr.80 bpm.felt strong pulse near the base of neck/left side.pulse in back neck anxiety related?
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Yes: You have "cardiac awareness" a common but not pathological symptom in which you become aware of your heart beat. The heart is a left sided structure and more easily felt on the left side, especially when lying on your left side.
Answered 9/11/2019
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