Question 1

is it safe to have sex when i have a carotid bruit?

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Most likely!: A carotid bruit can be benign or significant.  It is just turbulence in the carotid artery.  It would depend on your risk factors for atherosclerotic vascular disease, your overall state of health and the medications you are taking.  If you had "gentle" sex this would be another factor.  Sex is important in overall health.  If yoiur are concerned, get clearance from your dcotors.  Enjoy!

Question 2

i have a carotid bruit. what should i expect for follow-ups with the doctor?

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6-12 months: The typical follow up for a carotid stenosis is with an ultrasound every 6 or 12 months. This will depend on the degree of stenosis and the logistical issues of your local area.

Question 3

i have a carotid bruit, what should i expect in terms of treatment?

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Bruit: Sometimes a trivial degree of blockage can lead to a bruit.  Sometimes as the blockage gets very severe the bruit, previously heard - disappears so a bruit by itself isn't very helpful or worrisome.  If a new bruit is discovered one should simply obtain a carotid duplex scan to determine the true nature of the stenosis if any.

Question 4

have a carotid bruit, what should i expect for the near future?

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See your doctor: This may be early sign of carotid disease.  As the carotid narrow blood squeeze through a tight area faster resulting in a bruit that we hear.

Question 5

will flying affect you if you have a carotid bruit?  what about altitude sickness?

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No: The most common cause of a carotid bruit is atherosclerosis in the aortic arch or its branches. Altitude is not going to affect this.

Question 6

have a carotid bruit. will see cardio. on mon. what kind i expect and what kind of treatment is normal for this? thank you.

Accepted Answer

You probably: Need a carotid duplex ultrasound to quantify the degree of obstruction in the carotid artery.  Depending on the results and your history, no treatment, medications, or non-invasive procedure, or surgery, are the usual alternatives.

Question 7

can flying affect a carotid bruit?

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No: A carotid bruit is noise from turbulent flow caused by a blockage in the carotid artery. Flying does not make the turbulence go away and will not affect a carotid bruit.

Question 8

can you explain what is a carotid bruit?

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An abnormal sound: Audible with a stethoscope, caused by turbulent blood flow at the site of a surface irregularity on the lining of the artery.

Question 9

lightheadness, vertigo, possible carotid bruit: should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes get checked out: Symptomatic carotid artery disease places you in a higher risk category for a stroke, and indicates a need for a surgery called a carotid endarterectomy. This involves removal of the plaque buildup in the artery. In conjunction with medications, diet modification, and exercise, the procedure will lower your risk of cerebrovascular events.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: carotid bruit?

Accepted Answer

Sound: A carotid bruit indicates turbulent flow in the carotid artery.  If a carotid bruit is noted, then a carotid duplex ultrasound would be helpful to determine if there is in fact carotid artery disease.

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