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What Causes Strong Pulsating Sensation At The Top Of Sternum?

I m having a strong throbbing/pulsating occurring at the top of my sternum, almost in between my breasts. It doesn t hurt, the pulsing is just strange/bothersome. It s been occurring for a couple of weeks, but today the throbbing got much more intense.
Wed, 27 May 2015
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Hello and welcome.

You will first of all require an EKG and a treadmill test to rule out any serious cardiac event and so please do arrange for the same.

But once this is ruled out, speak to a physician to help suspect/diagnose/rule out causes like costochondritis/Tietze's disease.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Strong Pulsating Sensation At The Top Of Sternum?

Hello and welcome. You will first of all require an EKG and a treadmill test to rule out any serious cardiac event and so please do arrange for the same. But once this is ruled out, speak to a physician to help suspect/diagnose/rule out causes like costochondritis/Tietze s disease. Best wishes.