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Is a stethoscope quite accurate way for listening for bruit in carotid artery from a cardiologist?
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Stethoscope: In good hands and careful examination a stethoscope can be an effective screening tool. However, the human ear will miss critical blockage and it is better to use ultrasound and Doppler for more accurate assssment
Answered 1/10/2016
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