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Carotid bruit in neck of 7 yr old. neck pulsates and is very pronounced. is this normal. what causes this? heart ultrasound normal except for trace tricuspid valve regurgitation. should a cardiac consultation be done?

Q: carotid bruit in neck of 7 yr old. neck pulsates and is very pronounced. is this normal. what causes this? heart ultrasound normal except for trace tricuspid valve regurgitation. should a cardiac consultation be done?

: Yes, your kid should be examined by a pediatric cardiologist.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, your kid should be examined by a pediatric cardiologist.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/8/2022

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A member asked:

Carotid bruit in neck of 7 yr old. neck pulsates and is very pronounced. is this normal. what causes this? heart ultrasound normal except for trace tricuspid valve regurgitation. should a cardiac consultation be done?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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