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What is a neck murmur?
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Bruit: A murmur that arises in a blood vessel (instead of the heart) is called a bruit (pronounced "brew-eee"). It is due to turbulence, usually from a blockage. In the neck, the culprit is the carotid artery.
Answered 1/18/2019
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