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Causes of a visible heartbeat?becomes noticeable when i lean back/lay down.very noticeable when sit down after exercise(can feel pounding).new for me?
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More information: How much do you weigh? Do you have chest pain? What is your blood pressure?
Answered 9/16/2017
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May be normal: The heart beat may become visible in very thin individuals, especially lying down. It's also visible when the heart is working harder: after exercise is a normal time to notice it. When the heart is working harder, palpitations are also normal. Other causes: anxiety, fever, anemia, overactive thyroid, stimulants, beri-beri, aortic and mitral regurgitation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Answered 11/28/2017
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