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My jugular vein(?) is throbbing. i am also overweight and in my fifties. any ideas?
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Heart check time: Interpreting clinical signs is a subtle science and even trained eyes can be fooled, at your age and weight issues described it would be strongly recommended to see a cardiologist. Take care of yourself .
Answered 12/4/2014
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