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	Endarterectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the atheromatous plaque material, or blockage, in the lining of an artery constricted by the buildup of fatty deposits.
		A carotid endarterectomy may itself cause a stroke at the time of operation, which is why it is not performed prophylactically in asymptomatic patients.
		Endarterectomy is also used as a supplement to a vein bypass graft to open up distal segments.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Endarterectomy (181 words)

	Peripheral Endarterectomy Information on Healthline
		A peripheral endarterectomy is the surgical removal of fatty deposits, called plaque, from the walls of arteries other than those of the heart and brain.
		Other arteries that may be treated with endarterectomy include the femoral arteries in the groin, the renal arteries that supply the kidneys, and the superior mesenteric arteries that supply the intestines.
		Peripheral endarterectomies are performed to reopen blocked arteries and to restore blood flow in the body (revascularization), helping to prevent heart attack, stroke, the amputation of a limb, organ failure, or death.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/peripheral-endarterectomy (1463 words)

	Endarterectomy \| AHealthyMe.com
		Endarterectomy is an operation to remove or bypass the fatty deposits, or blockage, in an artery narrowed by the buildup of fatty tissue (atherosclerosis).
		An endarterectomy is performed to treat cerebrovascular disease in which there is a serious reduction of blood supply to the brain (carotid endarterectomy), or to treat peripheral vascular disease (impaired blood supply to the legs).
		The total cost of an endarterectomy, including diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, and follow-up care, will vary according to hospital, doctor, and area of the country where the operation is performed, but a patient can expect to pay in the range of $15,000.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100586763 (1190 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Carotid endarterectomy
		In the 1980s, two clinical trials were initiated to assess whether carotid endarterectomy was beneficial in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with recent cerebrovascular ischemic symptoms attributed to carotid artery stenosis.
		Carotid endarterectomy is appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of ipsilateral stroke in all patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis of 50% to 69% who have had a recent nondisabling hemispheric stroke.
		Efficacy of carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2000/05_00/ingall_dodick.htm (3921 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Carotid endarterectomy has now been shown to be effective in preventing subsequent ipsilateral strokes in patients with symptomatic severely stenotic (less than or equal to 70%) lesions at the origin of the internal carotid artery.(ref 1) Efficacy is achieved only if surgical morbidity is sufficiently low.
		Furthermore, endarterectomy is under study and may be considered in patients with hemodynamically significant asymptomatic atherosclerotic lesions at the origin of the internal carotid artery.
		We have had no complications related to using the combined techniques of carotid noninvasive studies and MRA for endarterectomy, however there have been patients where discrepancy between the two tests, or the suggestion of tandem stenosis with atherosclerotic narrowing of the carotid in the cavernous sinus, made it necessary to proceed with standard angiography.
	neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu /Neurovascular/v-f-93-1.htm (1201 words)

	Carotid endarterectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to correct carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid artery lumen by atheroma), used particularly when this causes medical problems, such as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs, strokes).
		Endarterectomy is the removal of material on the inside (end-) of an artery.
		Angioplasty and stenting of the carotid artery is emerging as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Carotid_endarterectomy (446 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy - Carotid Artery Surgery.
		Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical procedure to remove fatty plaque from neck arteries.
		Fatty plaque is deposited on the interior walls of the neck (carotid) atteries as a in a condition known as Carotid Artery Disease.
		Endarterectomy surgery is a treatment that has been proven safe and effective in providing long-term benefits to patients.
	www.texheartsurgeons.com /CarotidEndarter.htm (631 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center
		Carotid endarterectomy is a type of surgery used to remove plaque from the carotid artery.
		Studies have shown that a carotid endarterectomy works better than medicines alone in preventing a stroke in people with blockages in the carotid arteries.
		But a carotid endarterectomy may not be suitable for everyone, because the procedure can be risky for patients whose overall health is poor.
	texasheart.org /HIC/Topics/Proced/carotidendar.cfm (1366 words)

	Carotid endarterectomy for TIA and stroke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Carotid endarterectomy is surgery to remove plaque buildup in the carotid arteries.
		Carotid endarterectomy is 3 times more effective than treatment with medicine alone in preventing stroke for people who have symptoms that can be attributed to a 70% to 99% blockage of the carotid arteries.
		The American Heart Association Stroke Council recommends that surgery be performed by a surgeon who has complications in less than 3% of the endarterectomy surgeries that he or she performs and that the hospital rate of complications be just as low.
	www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/hw22/4563/hw224563.htm (1156 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting
		Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) are procedures performed to treat carotid artery disease in certain circumstances.
		In a carotid endarterectomy, atherosclerotic plaque that has built up on the inside of the carotid artery wall is surgically removed.
		Carotid endarterectomy may be performed to treat a blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries, thus improving blood supply to the brain.
	www.muschealth.com /gs/TandP.aspx?PageID=P08293 (4022 words)

	Spencer Technologies Reference - Carotid Endarterectomy
		Clinical and morphological impact of cerebral micro-embolism on the brain in carotid endarterectomy.
		On-table diagnosis of incipient carotid artery thrombosis during carotid endarterectomy by transcranial Doppler scanning.
		TCD detection of emboli to assess the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy.
	www.spencertechnologies.com /reference/cea.htm (693 words)

	Benefit of carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade stenosis of the internal carotid artery.
		The investigators of the North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) are reporting the results of an interim analysis of the findings of a randomized controlled clinical trial of carotid endarterectomy for patients with a recent hemispheric, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a mild (non-disabling) stroke and ipsilateral narrowing of the internal carotid artery.
		Among the medical patients, 16 (5.4%) crossed over and underwent carotid endarterectomy on the same side as the lesion for which they were randomized (5 after a stroke, 6 after a TIA, 2 as preliminary to other required surgery, and 3 for miscellaneous reasons).
		Carotid endarterectomy is highly beneficial for patients with recent hemispheric, transient ischemic attacks or non-disabling strokes and ipsilateral high-grade (70-99%) stenosis.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /databases/alerts/stenosis.html (1446 words)

	carotid surgery endarterectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Carotid endarterectomy is a vascular operation in which the surgeon removes an obstruction in the carotid (neck) artery caused by hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).This operation is performed to prevent stroke.
		Carotid endarterectomy by an experienced surgeon is a very effective way to reduce the risk of stroke.
		People who are considering carotid endarterectomy should ask their potential surgeon about his/her experience and results.
	www.endovascular.net /carotidendarterectomy.html (245 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Carotid endarterectomy provided a statistically significant benefit with an absolute risk reduction of 5.8%, and a relative risk reduction of 55% in the risk of the primary endpoint of stroke within five years.
		A Multidisciplinary Consensus Statement from the American Heart Association concluded that carotid endarterectomy, performed in medical centers with documented combined perioperative morbidiy and mortality for asymptomatic endarterectomy of less than 3%, in conjunction with aggressive modifiable risk factor management is beneficial for patients who have an asymptomatic stenosis exceeding 60% diameter reduction confirmed by angiography.
		Three trial regarding the role of carotid endarterectomy in the treatment of patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis were generally in concurrence.
	neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu /Neurovascular/cea.htm (821 words)

	Endarterectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Over 120,000 carotid endarterectomies are performed each year in the United States.
		After finishing the endarterectomy, removal of all clamps, and establishing hemostasis, a repeat flow measurement is performed.
		Occasionally, low flow or a turbulent flow waveform is detected indicating the presence of a significant stenosis which requires immediate revision.
	www.transonic.com /endarterectomy.shtml (361 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy \| Internet Stroke Center
		A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes fatty deposits from one of the carotid arteries, two main arteries in the neck supplying blood to the brain.
		The NINDS-supported North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) and the NINDS-supported Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study (ACAS) were launched in the mid-1980s to identify the specific groups of people with carotid artery disease who would clearly benefit from the procedure.
		Easy to read explanation of carotid endarterectomy which includes questions and answers about the procedure.
	www.strokecenter.org /pat/carotid_endarterectomy.htm (1623 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy - Page 1
		Carotid endarterectomy shows significant benefit for patients with symptomatic disease and a 70 percent to 99 percent blockage of their carotid arteries.
		Data is mixed for patients with asymptomatic disease, but in general, there is a benefit for patients with 60 percent to 99 percent blockage, providing there is a low rate of complications during the surgery itself.
		Carotid endarterectomy is not recommended for patients with less than 50 percent blockage.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /stroke/carotidendarterectomy.cfm (521 words)

	Carotid endarterectomy for TIA and stroke
		Guidelines for carotid endarterectomy: A statement for healthcare professionals from a special writing group of the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association.
		Benefit of carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic moderate or severe stenosis.
		Endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis in relation to clinical subgroups and timing of surgery.
	www.webmd.com /hw/stroke/hw224563.asp (1214 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
		Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a procedure used to remove a blockage in the carotid artery to prevent a stroke from occurring.
		For example, if a person is having symptoms from a blocked artery even though the blockage is only moderate, he or she may be a candidate for this procedure.
		A carotid endarterectomy is usually done in the hospital using general anesthesia.
	www.healthopedia.com /carotid-endarterectomy (688 words)

	Endarterectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The object of an open-heart operation, regardless of whether it is valve surgery congenital defect repairs, or coronary bypass surgery with or without a coronary endarterectomy, is to relieve symptoms, prolong life, and return patients to a normal life style.
		Initial operative risk of endarterectomy is 1 to 10% higher than the risk of surgery for patients who do not need endarterectomy.
		Following an endarterectomy is is strongly recommended that every patient be re-catheterized about 3 months later.
	www.johnsonheartcare.com /new_page_3.htm (1009 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
		Several large studies have shown that a carotid endarterectomy reduces the risk for transient ischemic attack (TIA) (which is an acute episode of temporary focal loss of cerebral function of vascular origin) and stroke in people with moderate to severe blockage of the carotid arteries.
		This is true for people who have had a TIA and those who have not had a TIA (asymptomatic) but who do have evidence of plaque buildup in the carotid arteries and are also at low risk for complications from the surgery.
		Carotid endarterectomy is three times more effective than treatment with medicine alone in preventing stroke for people with symptoms who have 70% to 99% blockage of the carotid arteries.
	www.thesurgicalchoice.com /vs_cea.htm (180 words)

	Coronary Endarterectomy Reliable Treatment For Advanced Artery Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To perform this endarterectomy, surgeons open up the chest, cut open the blocked coronary artery, remove the blockage, and sew up the artery wall.
		When compared with 6919 patients who underwent coronary bypass grafting during the same period, the endarterectomy patients had a greater incidence of high cholesterol levels.
		The data revealed that 11 patients died from heart attacks in the first 30 days after the endarterectomy, an operative mortality rate of 6 percent.
	www.pslgroup.com /dg/159b06.htm (757 words)

	Endarterectomy definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		A coronary endarterectomy involves the removal (excision) of occluding material from a coronary artery (one of the arteries in the heart muscle).
		Carotid endarterectomy is the removal of occluding material from the carotid artery.
		An operation to clean out the carotid artery and restore normal blood flow through the artery (a carotid endarterectomy) markedly reduces the incidence of a subsequent stroke.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15231 (358 words)

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