When a patient is suspected of having a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which of the following may be auscultated?
A) A cerebral bruit
B) A carotid bruit
C) An aortic arch bruit
D) An abdominal aortic bruit
A) A cerebral bruit
Explanation: A) The turbulent blood flow through the AVM can cause cerebral bruits.
B) The turbulent blood flow through the AVM can cause cerebral bruits.
C) The turbulent blood flow through the AVM can cause cerebral bruits.
D) The turbulent blood flow through the AVM can cause cerebral bruits.
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