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Is it normal to feel your pulse above your collar bone. between the top of the shoulder and neck?
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Yes, the subclavian artery is located there, you can feel it easily if you are thin enough.
Answered 10/31/2021
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This is likely normal and has always been there. Often times things are newly discovered rather than newly occurring. If you were certain that it’s new or it’s worsening, you should speak with your internist. Most likely you’ll forget about it in a short while.
Answered 10/30/2021
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