• Carotid Revascularization | Brown Surgical AssociatesCarotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries, the major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain.

• This surgery aims to reduce the risk of stroke by improving blood flow to the brain.

• Your surgeon makes an incision along the front of your neck, opens your carotid artery and removes the plaques that are clogging your artery.

What are the Risks?

• Stroke: A small risk of stroke during or after the procedure due to plaque dislodgement or other complications.

• Bleeding: Bleeding at the surgical site is a possibility.

• Infection: Like any surgery, there is a risk of infection.

•Nerve Damage: There's a small risk of nerve damage in the neck area, which can cause temporary or, rarely, permanent numbness or weakness.

• Heart Attack: In some cases, the stress of surgery can trigger a heart attack, especially in patients with pre-existing heart conditions.