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You can physically see my hand moving in time with heart during inhale when placed on chest. also it gets faster and stronger. ideas or norm?
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Respiratory variatio: Hi Ryan... What you are noticing is what we call respiratory variation... Your heartbeat changes as you breath ... This is not a sign of anything wrong and is found quite commonly.
Answered 1/11/2015
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