What your foot pulse reveals about your heart will surprise you. Most people never notice the gentle pulse on the top of their foot— but doctors do. That rhythmic movement, called the dorsalis pedis pulse, can tell a deeper story about what’s happening inside your chest. When it becomes visible or exaggerated, it can signal increased pressure in your veins—sometimes a clue to right-sided or congestive heart failure. Your body speaks… you just have to know how to listen. The Foot’s Hidden Message