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Carotid Endarterectomy

Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out and opens up the narrowed carotid artery. It is used in patients at high risk for thrombotic ischemic strokes, which are caused by blockage in the internal carotid artery. It is also sometimes used after a stroke. In such cases, patients have reported improvements in vision, speech, swallowing, functioning of arms and legs, and general quality of life.

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Expert & Community Posts

14 Questions To Ask A Surgeon BEFORE Surgery

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...improve function. However, before undergoing any surgery, you should be sure to do your due... Read more »

Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...organs in the body. These options include radical surgery, seed implantation, external beam... Read more »

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Health Guide

Mohs Surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized skin surgery which achieves the two goals of ascertaining complete tumor excision while sacrificing a minimal amount of normal surrounding skin. In Mohs... Read more »

Treatment and Prevention

...Symptoms and Detection | Treatment and Prevention | FAQs Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether cataract surgery is right for... Read more »

Removing the Drains After Breast Surgery: Keri's Breast Cancer Story

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Frequently Asked Questions

...older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the... Read more »

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Hip Replacement Surgery -- Hip Surgery due to arthritis

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Medications

Nilandron Oral Uses and How to Use

...(nye-LOO-tuh-mide)Uses This medication is used in men along with surgery (removal of the... Read more »

Toradol Oral Uses and How to Use

...moderate to severe pain in adults, usually after surgery. Reducing pain helps you recover more... Read more »

Compazine Oral Uses and How to Use

...anti-cancer treatment, migraine headaches, after surgery). Prochlorperazine is a... Read more »

Flagyl IV Uses and How to Use

...used to prevent infections after certain types of surgery (e.g., bowel surgery).... Read more »

Trazodone Oral Drug Interactions

...doctor or pharmacist for more details. Before you have surgery with a general anesthetic,... Read more »

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