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So obviously when working out heart rate increase but why do i feel the heart beat in my neck is this normal ! thanks 20yo thansks?

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Dr. Mai Pham answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: Yes, this is not uncommon. The heart beat transmits the pulse to the carotid artery in your neck.

Dr Fowler and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

So obviously when working out heart rate increase but why do i feel the heart beat in my neck is this normal ! thanks 20yo thansks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mai Pham answered

Dr Fowler and 8 doctors agreed

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