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What could be causing my heart thump when i lay on my left side? certain positions make my heart thump and beat irregular
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Awareness: It is likely increased positional awareness--your heart beats continuously (hopefully!), but some maneuvers/activities and positions make it a bit more prominent, and some people can sense this difference. If worried, talk to your dr, who might check an ekg or echo to be sure, but if otherwise healthy, should not be a problem.
Answered 10/1/2013
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