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Age 54,can see a bulge at the rib cage juncture when laying down.can see and feel it pulsating.the size of the bulge increases when heart beats harder?

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Dr. Spencer Long answered

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See doctor right now: Please go to an Emergency Room immediately and have this examined. It could be very serious.

Answered 8/21/2016

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A member asked:

Age 54,can see a bulge at the rib cage juncture when laying down.can see and feel it pulsating.the size of the bulge increases when heart beats harder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Spencer Long answered

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