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endarterectomy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation |
Examples of endarterectomy
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Several controlled studies of the merits of endarterectomy are in the planning stages.
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In carotid endarterectomy, used for half a century, plaque buildup is surgically removed.
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Selected patients may benefit from carotid endarterectomy and the use of anticoagulants.
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The surgery, called endarterectomy, cleans out a narrowed carotid artery to prevent a stroke.
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The standard procedure is surgery, called endarterectomy, to remove the lining of the vessels.
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Atherosclerotic plaque from a carotid endarterectomy specimen.
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A carotid endarterectomy is the most common operation.
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In some cases, a carotid endarterectomy may not be an option.
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Meanwhile, carotid endarterectomy operations have been performed tens of thousands of times each year for decades.
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- Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
- Endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the atheromatous plaque material, or blockage, in the lining of an artery constricted by the buildup of soft/hardening deposits. It is carried out by separating the plaque from the arterial wall.
- A surgical procedure in which material occluding the carotid artery is cleaned out, thereby restoring normal blood flow to the brain and preventing a stroke.
- The removal of plaque from the inner wall of a diseased artery by surgery.
- Surgical operation to remove obstructions (usually fatty tissue or blood clot) from inside an artery
- A surgical technique whereby and artery is cut open in order to facilitate the removal of plaque.
