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What Causes A Feeling That The Heart Is Outside Ribcage?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Question: I think it would be either left sub-clavian vein or artery, lateral mid torso--why does it feel like my heart is outside my rib cage when I lay on my left side? Is that normal? I do have HTN, but I never think to ask this when I see my doctor. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Further cardiac tests suggested... Detailed Answer: Hi, It is normal to feel that your heart is outside your ribcage as it is due to anatomy of heart near to ribcage. As long as your HTN is under control, there is nothing to be worried about. I suggest to do EKG, stress test and holter monitoring to evaluate your cardio-vascular function. Hope it was of help! Dr.Benard
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What Causes A Feeling That The Heart Is Outside Ribcage?

Brief Answer: Further cardiac tests suggested... Detailed Answer: Hi, It is normal to feel that your heart is outside your ribcage as it is due to anatomy of heart near to ribcage. As long as your HTN is under control, there is nothing to be worried about. I suggest to do EKG, stress test and holter monitoring to evaluate your cardio-vascular function. Hope it was of help! Dr.Benard