Vasodilators To Treat Stroke Patients
Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out plaque and opens up the narrowed carotid arteries in the neck. It is recommended to prevent ischemic stroke in some patients who have symptoms of carotid artery stenosis and carotid narrowing of 70% or more. For people whose carotid arteries are narrowed by 50% or less, anti-clotting medications (antiplatelets and anticoagulants) are usually recommended in place of surgery. For patients with moderate...
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