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Had a calcium score, coronary cta & stress test bc of caroited artery bruit & chest pains... all norm! is it safe to say the bruit/pain is benign?

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Yes.: Sounds as though your carotid has no significant plaque or anatomic cause for your murmur. Therefore benign. Same for your chest pain if est normal.

Answered 10/31/2013

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Results...: If cta, cardiac stress, and calcium score are negative, that is good news for the heart and coronary arteries. As far as the bruit..... Did you have a carotid doppler / ultrasound? Usually this will tell the percent blockage in the carotid which is likely causing the bruit.

Answered 12/10/2013

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