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 …

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 …

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 …

Because the main artery in the neck is the carotid artery, when you hear a neck bruit, you assume it originates from the carotid artery. That is the origin of the term ‘carotid bruit’.

Aug 16, 2025 · A bruit (pronounced “broo-ee”) is an abnormal sound heard during a medical examination, typically indicating turbulent blood flow within an artery. This sound is distinct …

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.

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 …

Jul 7, 2023 · In medical speak, it is a whooshing or swishing sound caused by turbulent blood flow through an artery. Healthcare professionals can auscultate a bruit with a stethoscope over an …

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 …

3 days ago · A bruit is an abnormal vascular sound heard when a healthcare provider listens to a patient’s arteries with a stethoscope (auscultation). It signals a disturbance in the smooth flow …