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I Can Feel My Heart Beat—Why?

Why do I sometimes feel my heart beating when I’m in bed? Should I be concerned?

Noticing your heartbeat when you lie down can be unsettling, but this is not uncommon and is usually temporary—although sometimes the sensation may last not just seconds or minutes but even hours. You may ...

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