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What causes veins in neck to vibrate once in a while no additional info?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Probably normal: Your jugular vein will pulsate normally with each heart beat (visually at least). Exaggerated pulsation in the jugular vein can be a sign of a cardiac problem however, and should be pointed out to your doctor.

Answered 3/6/2013

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