Carotid endarterectomy

Categories: Surgical

Description:

Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to prevent recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with significant carotid artery stenosis. It involves removing plaque from the carotid artery to restore normal blood flow to the brain. The procedure is most effective in patients with symptomatic stenosis of 70% or greater and is ideally performed within two weeks of a TIA or minor stroke. While it reduces the long-term risk of stroke, it carries surgical risks such as perioperative stroke, bleeding, or cranial nerve injury. In patients at higher surgical risk, carotid stenting may be considered as an alternative.

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident

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Dr. Curbside

September 18, 2025

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Carotid endarterectomy is most effective for preventing recurrent stroke in patients with symptomatic high-grade carotid stenosis (70–99%). It may also be considered in select patients with moderate stenosis (50–69%), depending on individual risk factors and surgical candidacy. For those with less than 50% stenosis, the risks of surgery outweigh the potential benefits, and medical management is preferred.

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