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My 7 yr old neck pulsates. was told it is a carotid bruit. heart ultrasound normal. was told that it is a heart murmur. is that normal? any advice as to what to do next?

Q: my 7 yr old neck pulsates. was told it is a carotid bruit. heart ultrasound normal. was told that it is a heart murmur. is that normal? any advice as to what to do next?

: If there are no other signs or symptoms, the normal echo is reassuring. Watch for signs of shortness of breath or dizziness. Keep your child well hydrated. Please follow up with your Cardiologist.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

If there are no other signs or symptoms, the normal echo is reassuring. Watch for signs of shortness of breath or dizziness. Keep your child well hydrated. Please follow up with your Cardiologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/2/2022

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A member asked:

My 7 yr old neck pulsates. was told it is a carotid bruit. heart ultrasound normal. was told that it is a heart murmur. is that normal? any advice as to what to do next?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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