Bruit

Abnormal noise of venous or arterial origin heard during auscultation.

An abnormal sound heard in auscultation.

A sound or murmur usually heard near or over a narrowed artery and occurring with each heartbeat.

An unusual noise heard through a stethoscope.

Abnormal sound, heard on listening with a stethoscope, which indicates turbulent flow of blood in a vessel.

Soft blowing sound heard on auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow.

An abnormal sound heard when a stethoscope is placed over an artery. A bruit (pronounced “broowe” or “broot”) is a sign of partial obstruction of the artery by fatty deposits and can be a sign of increased risk for heart disease and stroke.

An adventitious sound of venous or arterial origin heard on auscultation.

Bruit refers to the audible sounds produced within the heart, arteries, or veins when there is turbulent blood circulation or abnormal fast flow. Such occurrences can arise when blood vessels dilate (as in the case of an aneurysm), when they become narrowed due to disease (as in arteriosclerosis), or when heart valves are constricted or damaged (as in endocarditis). These sounds, known as bruits, can be detected by a physician using a stethoscope during examination.