A member asked:

Very visible and palpable heartbeat in the left side of chest. mainly when laying down or after eating. should i be worried??

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Palpable heart beat: It is hard to say whether it is normal or pathological without a physical exam.

Answered 11/27/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Heartbeat: You may have a thin chest wall thereby enabling you to see your heartbeat. It is normal so not to worry

Answered 6/4/2018

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