Amy Roberts Huff PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP; Melinda Hermanns, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE, ANEF
Amy Roberts Huff PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP; Melinda Hermanns, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE, ANEF is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 1 articles published to date.
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Take A Minute to Listen, It Could Save a Life
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Listening for a carotid bruit might help save a life. Stroke cases are increasing and are debilitating to patients and their families. Listening to the carotids for one minute each time you listen to the heart since a 2mm carotid luminal narrowing can cause a bruit. If a bruit is detected, report this finding to the primary care provider to help curb the upward trend of strokes.
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