What is bruit?

bruit (pronounced as an unrelated word "brutal") is a medical term that concerns a significant noise heard in a blood vessel due to an obstacle. Not everyone with Bruit has an obstacle and when this noise is heard during the examination, further diagnostic testing is recommended to determine whether this is a reason for concern. Abnormal sounds are sometimes also referred to as a murmur and are usually heard through a stethoscope. If abnormal sound is heard, this may indicate that the patient has cardiovascular disease and the artery is defended or otherwise abnormal. Doctors can also listen to abnormal sounds when examining the chest and in other areas of the body. The sound is the result of turbulence inside the artery that causes a change in blood flow. Like the river, the water levels are rising or an obstacle, such as a ship or a fallen log, the sound of blood moves through the body if the environment changes. Bruits are usually roaring sounds. The term is derived from the French word for "noise" thatIt refers to the fact that bruits may be besides abnormal.

If the physician identifies bruit during the examination, testing such as ultrasonography may be required. During this testing, the area of ​​interest is examined in more detail on signs of noise causes. For example, ultrasound can show that the artery narrows and causes blood flow to become turbulent. Heart function tests can also be ordered to see if the heart is in good condition when bruit can be heard to learn more about the patient's overall condition.

In some cases, noise is determined as an innocent nature, and this is recorded in TON patient graph. If the patient has a benign bruit or murmur, it is advisable to provide care providers before the tests not to be frightened. If the sound is a reason for concern, the doctor may discuss the possibilities of treatment with the patient. Can rang from monitoring symptoms of change to installation of stentu to keep the blood around the obstacle in the container.