Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Carotid Artery Auscultation
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Place a tunable diaphragm lightly over each carotid artery (or use a lightly applied bell) near the carotid bifurcation, just below the angle of the jaw, and ask the patient to briefly hold their breath. Listen for a bruit—a blowing or rushing sound over the artery.
How to Interpret
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Carotid Artery Stenosis
Audible carotid bruit
Rule in
Somewhat helpfulDerived CI
Rule out
Minimally helpfulDerived CI
Evidence:StrongResearch in progress
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