noun
definition
The surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.
Examples of endarterectomy in a Sentence
In an elective operation, for example carotid endarterectomy, a prosthetic patch will serve just as well.
Study population The hypothetical study population comprised patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
Removing the narrowing in the artery with an operation called a carotid endarterectomy may reduce the risk of further strokes.
There are also close links with the vascular surgeons to ensure delays in patients needing carotid endarterectomy are kept to a minimum.
The relationship was less strong for procedures such as CABG, angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy other cancer surgery and orthopedics.
This is achieved by either placing a stent in the artery under x-ray control, or by a surgical operation called a carotid endarterectomy.
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a blockage from the carotid artery.
Endarterectomy and surgical bypass are two surgical treatment options, but they are not common in children.
In a renal endarterectomy, a vascular surgeon removes the blockage from the inner lining of the renal artery.