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Carotid Bruit A carotid bruit (kah-ROT'id BROO'e) is an abnormal sound. It's heard when using a stethoscope to listen to blood flow in the carotid artery. The carotid artery is the main artery in the neck; it brings blood to the head. A bruit indicates a fatty buildup (atherosclerosis) in the artery. Carotid bruit is a sign of higher stroke risk. A bruit doesn't necessarily mean the carotid artery will become more clogged and a stroke will result. It does mean that you and your doctor should do everything you can to reduce your risk. For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE. Related AHA and ASA publications:
See also: Atherosclerosis Carotid Endarterectomy Stroke Stroke Risk Factors |
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