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Sometimes, i can see see my chest moving when my heart beats even if my hr is within normal limits. is this normal?

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May or: May not. Your body constitution maybe a factor. Enlarged heart maybe possible. Checking this is easy; any physician can help you. Hopefully, nothing serious.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 4/2/2014

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