Endarterectomy Vs. Angioplasty In Pts With Symptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a stenosis (narrowing) or ulceration of an atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid artery is removed.
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Angioplasty
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You have an artery on each side of your neck called the carotid artery. This artery brings needed blood to your brain and face.The blood flow in this... Read more »
Carotid duplex
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Scan - carotid duplex; Carotid ultrasound; Carotid artery ultrasound; Ultrasound - carotid; Vascular ultrasound - carotid; Ultrasound - vascular -... Read more »
Carotid artery surgery
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Carotid artery surgery is a procedure to restore proper blood flow to the brain. The carotid artery brings needed blood to your brain and face. You... Read more »
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SurgeryCarotid EndarterectomyCarotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out plaque and opens up the narrowed carotid arteries in the... Read more »
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