Carotid Endarterectomy

A surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries in the neck to restore blood flow to the brain and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with significant carotid artery stenosis.

Carotid Endarterectomy is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Vascular Surgery specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Carotid Endarterectomy is typically performed with General or regional anesthesia. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Carotid Endarterectomy has a documented success rate of 95% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.