The carotid arteries should be palpated and auscultated for bruits.

必须触诊颈动脉搏动，听诊颈动脉是否有血管。

Perform in the clinic if no bruits, ventricular tachycardia, recent stroke, or myocardial infarction.

如无心、室性心动过速、新近中风或心梗，可在门诊进行。