A carotid bruit is a clinical sign that your healthcare provider may notice during a routine physical exam. The sound of a carotid bruit may indicate that your carotid artery is narrowed due to plaque buildup.

Bruit, also called vascular murmur, [3] is the abnormal sound generated by turbulent flow of blood in an artery due to either an area of partial obstruction or a localized high rate of blood flow through an …

Dec 27, 2024 · A bruit (pronounced “brew-ee”) is an abnormal sound heard over an artery that signifies turbulent blood flow. While the heart produces the typical “lub-dub” sounds, arteries generally do not …

The English noun bruit is now considered archaic, apart from a medical sense that is pronounced like the French word and refers to one of the abnormal sounds heard on auscultation.

Aug 11, 2025 · A bruit (pronounced “broo-ee”) is an abnormal, blowing or whooshing sound heard over an artery or vascular channel, typically detected with a stethoscope. This sound arises from turbulent …

A bruit is an abnormal auscultatory sound produced by turbulent blood flow within an artery or arteriovenous structure, often due to stenosis, aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

A bruit in an artery indicates turbulent blood flow, which raises the risk of clot formation. This turbulence can cause blood cells to aggregate, potentially leading to partial or complete artery blockages.

Jul 31, 2024 · A bruit is the sound of blood flowing through a narrowed portion of an artery. The sound means that the blood flow may be partially blocked; artery blockage is most often due to …

Most commonly, a bruit is caused by abnormal narrowing of an artery. Listening for a bruit in the neck with a stethoscope is a simple way to screen for narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery, which can …

A bruit occurs when there is acceleration in the velocity of blood in the circulation, which produces acoustic vibrations. 2 In most cases, a bruit heard over an aneurysm indicates disruption of normal …