Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a blockage from the carotid artery.
Endarterectomy and surgical bypass are two surgical treatment options, but they are not common in children.
In a renal endarterectomy, a vascular surgeon removes the blockage from the inner lining of the renal artery.
In an elective operation, for example carotid endarterectomy, a prosthetic patch will serve just as well.
Removing the narrowing in the artery with an operation called a carotid endarterectomy may reduce the risk of further strokes.
Study population The hypothetical study population comprised patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
The relationship was less strong for procedures such as CABG, angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy other cancer surgery and orthopedics.
There are also close links with the vascular surgeons to ensure delays in patients needing carotid endarterectomy are kept to a minimum.
This is achieved by either placing a stent in the artery under x-ray control, or by a surgical operation called a carotid endarterectomy.