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How much endarterectomy neck swelling is normal?
An endarterectomy is the removal of the lining of an artery that contains plaque.
What aftercare is prescribed for carotid endarterectomy?
to follow their doctor's guidelines for stroke prevention, which will reduce the progression of artherosclerosis and avoid repeat narrowing of the carotid artery
How long does Endarterectomy take?
Endarterectomy is a delicate operation that may require several hours
Where is Endarterectomy done?
Endarterectomy is most often performed on one of the two main arteries in the neck
What does Endarterectomy treat?
Atherosclerosis
What is an Endarterectomy?
Endarterectomy is an operation to remove or bypass the fatty deposits, or blockage, in an artery narrowed by the buildup of fatty tissue
What is the success rate of carotid endarterectomy?
If you DON'T do something about the arterial plaque, you WILL have a stroke when some of the plaque breaks free.
What has the author Christopher M Loftus written?
Christopher M. Loftus has written: 'Carotid endarterectomy' -- subject(s): Atlases, Carotid Artery Diseases, Carotid Endarterectomy, Carotid artery, Endarterectomy, Endarterectomy, Carotid, Methods, Surgery 'Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy' -- subject(s): Diseases, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Fetal Diseases, Pregnancy, Nervous System Diseases, Surgery, Nervous system, Pregnancy Complications
What does an endarterectomy cost?
A patient can expect to pay in the range of $15,000
Which peripheral arteries are most commonly treated with peripheral endarterectomy?
The peripheral arteries most often treated with endarterectomy are those that supply the legs, especially the aortoiliac arteries in the pelvic area.
What is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known?
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
What happens during a peripheral endarterectomy?
Patients undergoing peripheral endarterectomy will typically be given general anesthesia. The surgery is an open surgical procedure in which a vascular surgeon makes a relatively large incision.
