Carotid Artery Surgery

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Carotid Artery Surgery, also known as carotid endarterectomy, is a procedure in which blood vessel blockage is surgically removed from the carotid artery in your neck. Surgery is commonly done if someone has had a stroke due to blockage in the carotid artery, and improves blood flow to your brain.

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