A member asked:

My husbands pulse is physically visible through his wrists. it really jumps out far! it's freaky. is this normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Yes: depending on skin thickness and translucency- this can be a normal variant.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My husbands pulse is physically visible through his wrists. it really jumps out far! it's freaky. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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