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Can see my heart beat when i look at my chest. mild discomfort in arm and armpit area no severe pain. i'm not thin , i'm scared. ideas?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

In some people: U can see the PMI( point of maximal impact) of your heartbeat.This is a finding on physical exam where the doc places his palm over the chest gently and feels for the thump of the heart beat.point out the armpit tenderness to ur doc.

Answered 11/11/2015

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