heart murmur and protruding heart beat throught my skin

jonny_bravo87 · Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

Hello. I have a heart murmur that was proved innocent after an echo scan. althought for some time now ive noticed that my heart has been pumping quite hard and u can see it beating throught the skin on my chest just below my left nipple. this is not just when im thinking about it or anxious its all the time and seems to worse at times. just thought i would ask for advice. thanks.

jonny_bravo87 · Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

Whats the point in this fourm? Its nothing but a waste of time. Thanks for the reply!

Monkey293 · Supporter Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 191

i wouldn't say that heart murmurs are ever innocent as they are the result of damage to your heart valves - however if it isnt causing any other problems i wouldn't be too worried at this stage.

as for the heartbeat - where you say it is is about right (for the apex beat location) so it doesnt sound like you have an enlarged heart due to over compensation for anything.

are you quite slim??? many slim people can see their heartbeats. palpitations (an awareness of your heartbeat) are quite common.

have you noticed a change in the speed of your heartbeat???

i would suggest you go to your dr about this as i wouldn't want to leave any worries about my heart alone!

heart murmur and protruding heart beat throught my skin

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