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Is it normal to feel right jugular vein when lying down?

Q: is it normal to feel right jugular vein when lying down?

: It can be normal but a visit to your doc can clarify if you have a cardiac issue causing an elevated jugular vein pressure.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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It can be normal but a visit to your doc can clarify if you have a cardiac issue causing an elevated jugular vein pressure.

Answered 12/15/2022

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Is it normal to feel right jugular vein when lying down?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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