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I can hear my heartbeat in my head. is this indicative of carotid artery disease?
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NO.: The carotid artery in the neck forks into two branches at the ear level. Just as in a river fork, flow at the fork is turbulent. This turbulence is what some people hear, even though there may be no narrowing in the artery. Next time you see your doctor have him/her listen over the carotid artery. If there is a bruit (swishing noise) there, an ultrasound study should be obtained.
Answered 5/21/2018
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Maybe: Could also be high blood pressure. Better get check up.
Answered 7/20/2012
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