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 from …

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 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.

Oct 2, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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).

Distinguishing vascular malformations from other conditions that present as congestive heart failure relies on a high index of suspicion and the presence of an audible bruit over the vascular malformation.

bruit French: sound. An audible swishing sound or murmur heard by auscultation over an artery, which indicates increased turbulence often due to partial obstruction by atherosclerosis. When heard over …

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 …