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A member asked:

Can a bruit in corotid artery be caused by a psychosomatic response, for example due to stress or anxiety?

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No: Uh-uh. (on the other hand, a carotid bruit may be indicative of minor disease that is of no significance.).

Dr Mirza agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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Not really: A bruit is turbulence that can be heard with a stethoscope. It is usually due to narrowing in the artery, not stress or anxiety. An ultrasound is the first easy and painless test to evaluate further.

Answered 12/5/2013

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