A member asked:

Recently started hearing heartbeat (not a whoosh but a beat) in my head when lying down. stronger sound when lying on left side. what is causing this?

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Dr. Neil Halin answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Could be nothing: But could be a symptom of carotid artery stenosis. Not to panic. Tell your doctor about it and let them listen to your neck for a bruit. They might order ultrasound of your neck to look at the carotid arteries as well, a non-invasive, not scary test.

Answered 2/6/2021

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