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Carotid Artery Surgery


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Alternate Names : Carotid Endarterectomy

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Carotid Artery Surgery: Convalescence & Recovery

Patients are usually observed overnight to watch for any signs of bleeding, stroke, or compromised blood flow to the brain. There is a recent trend towards letting patients go home the same day, if the operation is done early and the patient is doing well.

Erratic blood pressure, requiring monitoring in ICU, is relatively common, tends to improve within 24 hours, and should not be a cause for concern. Recovery is rapid in uncomplicated cases, and patients are usually discharged home the day after surgery.

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• Carotid Artery Surgery: Overview & Description
• Carotid Artery Surgery: Indications
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• Carotid Artery Surgery: Convalescence & Recovery
• Carotid Artery Surgery: Risks
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Review Date : 7/23/2002
Reviewed By : Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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