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Have a carotid bruit. will see cardio. on mon. what kind i expect and what kind of treatment is normal for this? thank you.
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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.
Answered 11/20/2013
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Ultrasound: Carotid bruit is turbulent blood flow which can be heard with a stethoscope. It does not mean there ids significant blockage or narrowing. An ultrasound is a painless first test which which will determine the degree of blockade and if further testing or treatment is needed.
Answered 10/25/2015
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