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What Causes Strong Heartbeats That Can Be Heard?
I can hear my heartbeat through my pillow when I lie on my leftside at night. The more I focus on it, the louder it gets, and now I find it hard to sleep, I think just from over-focusing on the sound. I have no other symptoms or problems with my heart.
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
Hello,
Sometimes, hearing of your heartbeat through your pillow when you lie on your left side at night is due to the anatomical structure of the person.
However, I recommend running a complete blood count to rule out possible anaemia.
A cardiac ultrasound is highly recommended to rule out problems with heart valves and blood vessels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Sometimes, hearing of your heartbeat through your pillow when you lie on your left side at night is due to the anatomical structure of the person.
However, I recommend running a complete blood count to rule out possible anaemia.
A cardiac ultrasound is highly recommended to rule out problems with heart valves and blood vessels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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