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FAQ’S
What type of doctor performs carotid artery surgery?
Vascular surgeons are the doctors who perform carotid endarterectomy (carotid artery surgery) to remove plaque from the carotid arteries and lower the risk of stroke.
How serious is a carotid artery surgery?
Carotid artery surgery is considered a safe procedure that can significantly reduce the risk of stroke if you have carotid artery disease. This procedure carries some risk of stroke or other illnesses, such as diabetes which can complicate the process.
Can you live with blocked carotid arteries?
When stenosis occurs in the carotid arteries, it is referred to as carotid artery stenosis. Patients with carotid artery stenosis have increased risk of stroke, which can lead to disability or death. Sometimes strokes are mild and reversible.
Can you feel if your carotid artery is blocked?
You may not have symptoms of carotid artery disease. Plaque forms in the carotid arteries over time without warning signs until you have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke.Â
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke or TIA include:Â
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face or extremities
- Sudden difficulty speaking and understanding
How do they clean out your carotid artery?
Severe carotid artery stenosis is treated by eliminating the blockage in the carotid artery. The most common way to do this is a surgical procedure called a carotid endarterectomy. This is performed by giving an incision in the front of the neck, opening the carotid artery, and then plaques are removed.