Hi. Last night and again today, I ve noticed a large and noticeable pulsation in my neck in the area of the carotid artery. It s especially pronounced when I m supine. This afternoon, while at work, I noticed the pulsations in my neck and then, shortly after, realized my right hand was shaking and the arm felt weak. It subsided after a few minutes. When I returned home this evening, I noticed the beating in my neck and, using a video camera on my phone, confirmed the pulsations are visible and most visible when I m lying down or back on pillows. I feel okay otherwise, although my arm and shoulder again feel a little strange. (Although, truthfully, I m wondering if I m just reading into things a little bit.) I do have a history of heart issues
HIF you see carotid pulsations or jugular vein pulsations and felt weakness of arm simultaneously and with history of heart operation, you may consult a cardiologist for it. You may also watch if you get rapid pulse or irregular radial pulse, some symptoms of dizziness or not.I may suggest an echocardiogram to record the chamber functions, valves and pressure gradients to rule out any abnormalities of atria and ventricle size