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What is the harsh rushing sound made by blood passing through an artery that is narrowed?
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∙ 9y ago
This sound is called a bruit, and it is typically heard when there is turbulent blood flow through a narrowed artery due to conditions such as atherosclerosis or stenosis. It can be a sign of underlying cardiovascular issues and may warrant further medical evaluation.
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∙ 9y agoThe harsh rushing sound made by blood passing through a narrowed artery is known as a bruit. This word is pronouned "BREW ee".
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