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I am a healthy 20 year old and have palpated vibrating at base of left carotid artery (above clavicle) for 2years, is it a thrill? is it bad to ignore
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Ignore ?: I would not lose sleep over the issue. You should feel a pulse. The other structure next to the artery is the vein & some people will have a vibratory "venous hum" over that area when standing. If this is what you feel it would fade/be gone laying down. The hum represents normal blood flow back from the brain. You can bring it up the next time you are seen for anything to have it assessed
Answered 4/17/2019
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