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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 India starts from Rs.53,200
Average expenses for Carotid Endarterectomy in India is approximately Rs. 80,000
Maximum amount to be paid for Carotid Endarterectomy in India rises up to Rs. 1,21,000
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.