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A member asked:

I feel a heartbeat on the left side and in the middle of my stomach why not the right?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Anatomy 101: Most people's hearts are to the left of the midline, above the stomach.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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