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Whenever i lie down/lie back i can see a pulse beating in my chest. sometimes i get random beating in my breast/below the left ribcage, heart still ok?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Can not tell: You need at least an ekg to see if heart is ok. If rate is fast also need your thyroid gland checked to rule out overactive thyroid gland.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 9/8/2018

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A member asked:

Whenever i lie down/lie back i can see a pulse beating in my chest. sometimes i get random beating in my breast/below the left ribcage, heart still ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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