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What does a carotid artery bruise sound like?

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Dr. Nicolas Mouawad answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Bruit?: Do you mean a "bruit"? That refers to an abnormal flow of blood with "whooshing" sound using a stethoscope. It indicates a degree of blockage in the carotid artery and should be followed up with a dedicated carotid ultrasound.

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Answered 4/28/2018

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Doc heard bruit in caroited arteries only at rest & goes away during exercise. Doppler ultra sound & cardiac stress tests both normal. Why??

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