Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque.
May sew (graft) a man-made or tissue patch onto the carotid artery to help close the cut.
Closes the artery and skin incisions with stitches.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque.
May sew (graft) a man-made or tissue patch onto the carotid artery to help close the cut.
Closes the artery and skin incisions with stitches.
Information about Carotid Endarterectomy
Information about Carotid Endarterectomy
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Ignite Healthwise, LLC, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.
