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Carotid Endarterectomy

Carotid Endarterectomy

(Link to The Patient Education Institute)
Clogged arteries in the neck may lead to strokes. Recent national studies have shown the benefit of cleaning the arteries in the neck to prevent strokes. This reference summary will help you better understand the benefits and risks of this surgery. …More

Questions and Answers about Carotid Endarterectomy

(Linked to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes fatty deposits blocking one of the two carotid arteries, the main supply of blood for the brain. …More