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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Carotid endarterectomy
  1. Carotid artery surgery - open 
    ... it. This article focuses on a surgery called carotid endarterectomy. The other method is called angioplasty with stent ... During carotid endarterectomy: You receive general anesthesia . ... and pain free. Some hospitals use local anesthesia instead. Only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Carotid artery surgery - discharge 
    The carotid artery brings needed blood to your brain and face. You have one of these arteries on each side of your neck. Carotid artery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000238.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Angioplasty and stent placement - carotid artery 
    ... as: The person is too ill to have carotid endarterectomy. The location of the narrowing in the carotid artery makes surgery harder. The person has had ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002953.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Carotid artery disease 
    ... to treat a narrowed or blocked carotid artery: Carotid endarterectomy -- This surgery removes the plaque buildup in the carotid arteries. Carotid angioplasty and stenting -- This procedure opens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007427.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Amaurosis fugax 
    ... large part of the carotid artery appears blocked, carotid endarterectomy surgery is done to remove the blockage. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000784.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Transient ischemic attack 
    ... who have blocked neck arteries may need surgery ( carotid endarterectomy ). If you have an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000730.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Heart and vascular services 
    ... or rupture. Such procedures include: Arterial bypass grafts Endarterectomies Repair of aneurysms (dilated/enlarged portions) of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007459.htm - Medical Encyclopedia