Carotid endarterectomy is major surgery.
Carotid endarterectomy is a complex procedure that involves the removal of plaque also known as fatty deposits from your carotid artery.
The carotid artery supplies blood to your brain.
And the carotid endarterectomy surgery is performed under general anesthesia and you will need to stay in the hospital afterwards for a few days depending on how quickly you recover.
Carotid endarterectomy is a very safe procedure although it also carries some risks.
The 2 main risks that are associated with a carotid endarterectomy are stroke and death as a result of heart attack or the stroke.
The risk of a stroke after a carotid endarterectomy is around 2 percent and the risk of death after a carotid endarterectomy is less than 1 percent.
When having carotid endarterectomy surgery you will either be given a numbing medication or given general anesthesia that puts you to sleep.
The surgeon will then make a cut along the front of the neck and open up your carotid artery and remove the plaque deposits that are clogging the carotid artery.