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A member asked:

Noticed i have palpable pulse at the suprasternal notch. i'm 21 female. is this normal? what could it be? what problems can it cause? thank you.

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Thin person yes: Thin person possible to feel transmuted pulses , vascular anomalies ( born with ) like aberrant subclavian artery, when crosses in front of trachea possible to feel. Speak to your doctor in your next visit.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2020

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