Bruit - This is a rushing sound in the neck that is often heard by a doctor using a stethoscope during routine physical exams. A high pitch sound or "bruit" coming from the carotid artery may indicate ...

Carotid Blowout Syndrome (CBS) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in patients with head and neck cancer, particularly those who have undergone radiation therapy.

But to be sure, healthcare providers also can use one of the following tests, which create pictures of the arteries: Carotid duplex ultrasound – This test uses sound waves to create pictures.

But Dolce's ultrasound results didn't stop commenters ... "Be careful on the front of the neck to avoid the carotid artery ...