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Detection of Carotid Bruit Can Help Identify Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
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Title Detection of Carotid Bruit Can Help Identify Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574326?src=rss
Description According to a new study, carotid bruits detected by auscultation might serve as markers for heart disease but not as indicators of carotid lesions and the subsequent risk for stroke. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 13, 2008
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