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What mean when u feel a heartbeat on the side of ur neck?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Carotid pulse.: You can feel your pulse in several arteries, including the carotid arteries in your neck. It is normal.

Dr Weixel and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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