Even though the job description for legal assistants may change depending on the firm and the attorney, several common tasks appear on the majority of legal assistant job descriptions. Ability to perform legal research
Bruit: A sound heard over an artery or vascular channel, reflecting turbulence of flow. Most commonly, a bruit is caused by abnormal narrowing of an artery. Listening for a bruit in the neck with a stethoscope is a simple way to screen for narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery, which can be a result of cholesterol plaque accumulation. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016.
Methods of Diagnosis. 1  Physical Exam: During a physical exam, your health professional may use a stethoscope to check your arteries for an abnormal whooshing sound called a bruit, which may indicate poor blood flow due to plaque buildup. 2  Diagnostic Tests: Your healthcare provider may recommend one or more tests to diagnose atherosclerosis.