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What could a fast pulse in the center of the throat mean?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

PSVT: a fast heart rate like PSVT can radiate up from the heart to the throat -a holter,echo and labs may be helpful.

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/24/2014

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