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 …

Aug 11, 2025 · A bruit (pronounced “broo-ee”) is an abnormal, blowing or whooshing sound heard over an artery or vascular channel, typically detected with a stethoscope. This sound arises …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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).

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …