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What Does Strong Pulse Rate Means?

Hello and thanks in advance. All of a sudden I started to get a really strong pulse under my left rib cage. So strong that my husband can feel it and you can see it. I am a 57 yr old women in good health, but have a heart murmur. What are your thoughts??? Thanks again, Barb
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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Hello! Do not worry. Your situation may be transitory. However the heartbeat that you refer may be a problem of heart rhythm (Arytmia). I would recommend you to do some examinations. First ECG (electrocardiograme) to evaluate the heart rhythm; second cardiac ultrasound to see cardiac function. If the situation continues, you need to monitor heart rhythm for 24-hours (Holter rhythm). According to the answers of these examinations, you should receive the adequate therapy.
Take care and thank you for using HalthcareMagic for your concern.
Please do not hesitate to write again if you have further questions.
Regards,
Dr. P. Cerri
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What Does Strong Pulse Rate Means?

Hello! Do not worry. Your situation may be transitory. However the heartbeat that you refer may be a problem of heart rhythm (Arytmia). I would recommend you to do some examinations. First ECG (electrocardiograme) to evaluate the heart rhythm; second cardiac ultrasound to see cardiac function. If the situation continues, you need to monitor heart rhythm for 24-hours (Holter rhythm). According to the answers of these examinations, you should receive the adequate therapy. Take care and thank you for using HalthcareMagic for your concern. Please do not hesitate to write again if you have further questions. Regards, Dr. P. Cerri