Life Line Screening February 14, 2012
	Heart Healthy Polynesian Dinner February 15, 2012
	Life Line Screening February 16, 2012
	Womens Heart and Stroke Seminar February 18, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Risk Factor Reduction February 21, 2012
	Life Line Screening February 22, 2012
	Heart-to-Heart Health Fair February 29, 2012
	Life Line Screening March 1, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Nutrition Basics March 6, 2012
	Life Line Screening March 13, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Risk Factor Reduction March 20, 2012
	Life Line Screening March 26, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Nutrition Basics April 3, 2012
	Life Line Screening April 4, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Risk Factor Reduction April 17, 2012
	Take Charge of Your Heart Series-Nutrition Basics May 1, 2012

Carotid Endartectomy Surgery

When minimally invasive interventions to clear a blocked carotid artery, such as carotid angioplasty & stenting, are no longer an option, a vascular care physician may recommend carotid endartectomy surgery as the best course for treatment.

How Carotid Endartectomy Surgery Is Performed

Carotid endartectomy surgery is performed to remove the plaque buildup inside of the blocked carotid artery. A surgeon makes an incision in the neck near the blocked carotid artery. Depending on the surgical technique, a temporary tube may be inserted into the artery below and above the blockage to reroute the blood flow during the procedure. The surgeon opens the blocked carotid artery to remove the plaque buildup. The clean artery is stitched and temporary tubes are removed. Blood can then flow freely through the carotid artery, supplying oxygenated blood to the neck and brain. This surgery can help reduce the risk of stroke.

Vascular Conditions Treated with Carotid Endartectomy Surgery

• Carotid Artery Disease
• Peripheral Vascular Disease