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carotid bruit |
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carotid bruit, a murmur heard over the carotid artery in the neck, suggesting arterial narrowing. It is usually secondary to atherosclerosis. Stroke is likely if the narrowing is severe and the condition is untreated. carotid bruit Cardiology A systolic murmur heard at the base of the neck–over a carotid artery evoked by turbulence 2º to intravascular stenosis. See Stroke. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Numerous studies have shown that patients with histories of previous strokes, T[As, and asymptomatic carotid bruits are all at higher risk for stroke than comparable persons without such risk factors. These diseases include arterial occlusive disease (atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries), venous obstruction and clotting, venous incompetence/insufficiency, cerebrovascular disease including carotid bruits, aneurysms, thoracic outlet syndrome, vasospastic disorders including Raynaud's, lymphedema, vascular ulcerations, vasculitis, and other vascular disorders. The researchers then identified the following as risk factors for stroke, acute confusion and the combination of the two: hypertension, diabetes, carotid bruit (abnormal sound heard through a stethoscope when listening to blood flow in the carotid artery), previous stroke, age and time on the cardiopulmonary bypass pump (heart-lung machine). |
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