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Whenever i hold my breath, i feel a and see a pulsation next to my sternum/xiphoid process. i believe this is my aorta if i'm not mistaken. normal?
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Completely normal: When you take a deep breath you displace organs in your chest including your heart. This displacement makes the heart movements more palpable.
Answered 10/23/2017
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