Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy (pronunciation: kuh-ROT-id end-ART-er-ek-toh-mee) is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of stroke by correcting stenosis (narrowing) in the common carotid artery or internal carotid artery.
Etymology
The term "carotid endarterectomy" is derived from the Greek words karōtis meaning "drowsiness" (referring to the carotid artery's role in supplying blood to the brain), endon meaning "within", arteria meaning "windpipe, artery", and ektome meaning "excision".
Procedure
Carotid endarterectomy involves the removal of atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery. A small incision is made in the neck where the carotid artery runs. The surgeon then opens the artery and removes the plaque that is blocking it. Once the artery is cleaned out, the surgeon may place a graft to repair the artery, or it may be closed naturally.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgical procedure, carotid endarterectomy carries some risks. These may include stroke, heart attack, nerve injury, and infection. It is important to discuss these risks with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
Related Terms
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Stenosis: A narrowing or restriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Graft: A surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, without bringing its own blood supply with it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carotid endarterectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Carotid endarterectomy
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