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What may cause the feeling of a pounding heartbeat on one or both sides of neck with lightheadedness?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Arrthymia: The carotid arteries on each side of the neck are the ones that throb with a rapid heart beat. Your dizziness with it is concerning. It may be a hot flash if you are perimenopausal, but i would call the doctor anyhow to check into any possible cardia problem.

Answered 4/25/2014

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A member asked:

What may cause the feeling of a pounding heartbeat on one or both sides of neck with lightheadedness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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