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1. What is the recovery time for Carotid Endarterectomy?
Individuals who undergo Carotid Endarterectomy may take around 2-4 weeks to recover completely.
2. Who are the best surgeons to perform Carotid Endarterectomy?
A certified and trained Cardiovascular surgeon and a vascular surgeon who is well experienced in performing Carotid endarterectomy can perform this procedure.
3. Is Carotid Endarterectomy a major surgery or minor surgery?
Carotid Endarterectomy is major surgery as it involves an incision in the neck, removal of the blocked carotid artery and replaces it with a suitable mesh or grafts.
4. What are the indications of Carotid Endarterectomy?
Few of the indications of Carotid Endarterectomy are:
- Carotid artery disease
- Transient ischemic attack
- Stroke
- Severe narrowing of the carotid arteries
5. What are the steps involved in Carotid Endarterectomy?
The following are the steps involved in Carotid Endarterectomy:
- Prior to the surgery; the overall health condition, the site and the size of the narrowed blood vessel will be evaluated.
- The patient will be sedated and an incision will be made at the neck region to gain access to the carotid artery.
- The plaque/fat deposit or the narrowed blood vessel will be removed and replaced with a suitable mesh or a graft. Once the graft is secured, the incisions will be closed and dressed with sutures and bandages.
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What is Carotid Endarterectomy?
The surgical correction of the blocked or narrowed carotid arteries is Carotid Endarterectomy. Carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, any narrowing or blockage of the carotid arteries can lead to the decreased blood supply to the brain and may cause a stroke.
What are the indications of Carotid Endarterectomy?
Few of the indications of Carotid Endarterectomy are:
What are the steps involved in Carotid Endarterectomy?
The following are the steps involved in Carotid Endarterectomy:
Who are the best surgeons/doctors to perform Carotid Endarterectomy?
A certified and trained Cardiovascular surgeon and a vascular surgeon who is well experienced in performing Carotid endarterectomy can perform this procedure.
What is the cost of Carotid Endarterectomy?
Minimum cost for Carotid Endarterectomy in Bangalore starts from Rs.56,000
Average expenses for Carotid Endarterectomy in Bangalore is approximately Rs. 80,000
Maximum amount to be paid for Carotid Endarterectomy in Bangalore rises up to Rs. 1,10,000
Cost of Carotid Endarterectomy depends on factors such as:
Carotid Endarterectomy a major surgery or minor surgery?
Carotid Endarterectomy is major surgery as it involves an incision in the neck, removal of the blocked carotid artery with a suitable mesh or grafts.
What are the risks and complications associated with Carotid Endarterectomy?
Few of the risks and complications of Carotid Endarterectomy are:
How long does it take to complete Carotid Endarterectomy?
Carotid Endarterectomy surgery will take around 1-3 hours to complete.
What is the recovery time for Carotid Endarterectomy?
Individuals who undergo Carotid Endarterectomy may take around 2-4 weeks to recover completely.
What is the success rate of Carotid Endarterectomy?
The success rate of Carotid Endarterectomy is based on the following factors:
However, the success rate of Carotid Endarterectomy maybe 70-90%.
Is Carotid Endarterectomy Permanent?
Carotid Endarterectomy is a permanent procedure as it involves the removal of the blockages or narrowed carotid arteries.
What are the long-term results of Carotid Endarterectomy?
Few of the long term results of Carotid Endarterectomy are:
Can Carotid Endarterectomy be detected in the future?
Carotid Endarterectomy can be detected in the future through imaging tests and the presence of scars near the neck region.
What are the options if Carotid Endarterectomy fails?
If Carotid Endarterectomy fails then the doctor would recommend a carotid artery stent placement.