When performed by an experienced surgeon, the practice is extremely effective, reducing the risk of stroke by up to 70%
Endarterectomy is a delicate operation that may require several hours
An endarterectomy is the removal of the lining of an artery that contains plaque.
Endarterectomy is most often performed on one of the two main arteries in the neck
Atherosclerosis
Endarterectomy is an operation to remove or bypass the fatty deposits, or blockage, in an artery narrowed by the buildup of fatty tissue
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A patient can expect to pay in the range of $15,000
The peripheral arteries most often treated with endarterectomy are those that supply the legs, especially the aortoiliac arteries in the pelvic area.
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
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.
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