Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy Treatments in Melbourne
What is Carotid Endarterectomy?
Carotid artery stenting is a procedure in which a vascular surgeon inserts a slender, metal-mesh tube, called a stent, which expands inside your carotid artery to increase blood flow in areas blocked by plaque.
Carotid artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. You have two common carotid arteries, one on each side of your neck. They each divide into internal and external carotid arteries.
The internal carotid arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain. The external carotid arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your face, scalp, and neck.
How is Carotid Endarterectomy performed?
A carotid endarterectomy is performed in a sterile surgical suite or standard operating room. You may go home the same day or stay 1–2 nights after the procedure depending on your medical condition.
- You receive a local anesthetic or general anesthesia.
- Your vascular surgeon makes an incision at the front of your neck.
- After removing the plaque from the artery your vascular surgeon repairs the artery by stitching in a natural graft (formed from a piece of vein from elsewhere in your body) or a woven patch.
- The incision is closed.
FAQs
Most people are able to return to work three to four weeks after having a carotid endarterectomy. Your surgeon or GP will be able to advise you further about returning to work. You may be advised to limit physical activity for a few weeks after having surgery
Surgery to remove the buildup in your carotid artery may be done if the artery is narrowed by more than 70%. If you have had a stroke or temporary brain injury, your doctor will consider whether treating your blocked artery with surgery is safe for you.
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Burwood Specialist Care,
323 Blackburn Road, Burwood East
Churchill Consulting Suites, Mulgrave Private Hospital
Wellness on Wellington,
1101 Wellington Road, Rowville
Western Private Hospital,
Suite 2, 44 Eleanor Street, Footscray
North Western Vascular,
59 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
The Elms Family Medical Centre,
160 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
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