The most effective treatment for carotid artery stenosis is carotid endarterectomy (CEA). To date, randomized trials of this procedure versus best medical care have excluded patients aged 80 years ...

Endarterectomy (also called carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery surgery) is a surgical procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed carotid artery located in the neck. This procedure is used to ...

or bradycardia are commonly seen in patients undergoing CEA owing to the proximity of the carotid sinus baroreceptor to the area of the endarterectomy procedure (ie, the carotid bulb). Lidocaine ...

Michael Dunn expected to hear that he needed major surgery after doctors detected plaque buildup in his right carotid ...

We are very pleased to be working with NAMSA and leveraging their vascular clinical and regulatory expertise to execute this ...

Carotid Endarterectomy - For patients with significant carotid artery narrowing with or without stroke-like symptoms, surgery may be recommended. Carotid Endarterectomy surgery involves exposing the ...

Carotid endarterectomy remains the gold-standard treatment for extra-cranial carotid stenosis. This operation has been performed safely for decades using a variety of surgical and anesthetic ...

Passing remark leads to life-changing improvement In September 2024, Finley chose Adena Health and Dr. Kar for a carotid endarterectomy procedure to clear a nearly 100% blockage in her carotid artery.

The recently approved device simplifies operator manipulations by loading a balloon and filter onto the stent.

Surgery or stenting is reserved for severe blockages or symptomatic cases. When surgical intervention is needed, carotid endarterectomy involves removing plaque from the artery, while carotid ...