Carotid Endarterectomy in India
Carotid endarterectomy is surgery that removes plaque buildup from inside a carotid artery in your neck. Procedure takes 1-2 hrs and its done in general anesthesia, Your surgeon makes an incision along the front of your neck, opens your carotid artery and removes the plaques that are clogging your artery. Then, your surgeon repairs the artery with stitches or a patch made with a vein or artificial material(graft)
Most people are able to return to work 3 to 4 weeks after having a carotid endarterectomy
