Carotid bruit
Medical term · C
An abnormal sound heard with a stethoscope in the carotid artery; people who have carotid bruits have a greater risk of having a stroke.
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Carotid arteryOne of two major blood vessels found on either side of the neck. The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain.
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ArteryA blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart and to various parts of the body.
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StrokeBlockage or rupture of a blood vessel supplying the brain; often leads to impaired brain function or death.