United Kingdom
A 19-year-old female asked:
Are there any types of heart murmurs which sound similar to carotid bruit?
5 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Yes: Some murmurs can sound like bruits and the noise radiates up to the neck, especially those involving the aortic valve. Any new murmur or bruit should be evaluated further by an ultrasound of the heart and also sometimes the carotids can be checked by Ultrasound too. How serious the murmur is depends on the symptoms you are having, of course. There are many murmurs that are loud but no problem.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Bruit: Sounds are in the ear of the behearer. Carotid bruit is generally different from other systolic murmurs but it could sound similar to some folks.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Aortic stenosis: murmurs can be referred to the neck and sound somewhat like carotid bruits. A carotid duplex or echocardiogram can tell the difference
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. John Ricottaanswered
Vascular Surgery 50 years experience
Yes: Heart murmurs that involve the aortic valve can often be confused with a carotid bruit. About half of all people who have a bruit in the neck have carotid disease.it is more common in people over 65, smokers, and those with coronary disease or PAD. The best test for carotid stenosis is a duplex scan
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Lee Marcusanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Yes: There are heart murmurs that can sound similar to carotid bruits. Particularly, the murmur of aortic stenosis (a tight aortic valve) can mimic the sound of a carotid bruit because the sound of the murmur radiates up into the neck area. A physician can perform maneuvers that distinguish between sounds emanating from the heart and those from a diseased carotid artery.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 31, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.