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Carotid Artery Surgery

Alternate Names : Carotid Endarterectomy

Definition

Carotid artery surgery is a surgical procedure to remove fat and cholesterol build-up (plaque) from inside the carotid artery in the neck and restore adequate blood flow to the brain.

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Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Left Artery	Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Right Artery
Arterial Tear in Internal Carotid Artery	Atherosclerosis of Internal Carotid Artery
Arterial Plaque Build-Up	Carotid Artery Surgery - Series

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