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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel your resting heart beat just below your diaphragm?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Yes: This represents pulsation from the abdominal aorta especially in thinner patients. If concerned about possible enlargement then talk to your physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Can anyone please explain this interpretation from my Chest X-ray? -Suspicious density is noted in the left apex. -Heart is not enlarged. -Diaphragm and sulci are intact. -Visualized bones are unremarkable. with Remarks: Suggest apicolordotic view?

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I have a sliding Hiatal hernia. As of late 10-15 minutes after eating I experience extreme pain in my upper stomach/diaphragm area. I thought This may be related to heart issues and took nitroglycerin. The pain subsided in 4 minutes.is this normal?

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I'm 20 and female and i'm concerned about my heart. My resting rate is about 102bpm and my resting resps are about 25. Bp is normal. Any advice?

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My resting heart rate is about 106 bpm. I just restarted taking vyvance after a month break. Is this normal. ?

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Hello i'm 36, female, overweight, and as long as i can remember I have a low resting heart rate about 52 is this normal?

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