03/04/2026
What should you do if you hear the sound of a heartbeat in your ear?
Typically what that means is there is some sort of turbulent blood flow happening in the ear and it could be rooted in a few different areas.
Dr Karimi discusses how there could be numerous causes for this experience however, there are some diagnosis more non-surgical — stemming from causes like inflammation, viral, or autoimmune vs more severe causes.
If you run into a situation where pulsatile tinnitus was caused by the narrowing of a blood vessel, then we can use a stent to open up the clogged area to increase blood flow to the brain.
If you’re experiencing that heartbeat sensation in your ear, schedule a consultation with us now se we can assess the right solution for you and create a straightforward path.