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A member asked:

I feel a pulse below my collarbone sometimes why ?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

This is because of the subclavian artery that is located right under the clavicle

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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