What is endarterectomy?
arteries carry blood from the heart to the brain and other parts of the body. If the artery is blocked, blocking can prevent the transport of blood, oxygen and the necessary nutrients into one or more areas of the body. For example, if the carotid artery is blocked, blood deprivation may lead to a stroke. In the procedure called endarterectomy , arterial blockages are removed to prevent such events. These bearings can significantly reduce the artery diameter and difficult and rigid. This condition, referred to as atherosclerosis or of the arteries , can reduce blood flow to the brain. Sometimes a piece of plaque from the carotid artery breaks down and can travel to the brain and store it in a small container. This may result in a stroke.
To reduce the risk of stroke, a carotid endarterectomic procedure can be performed with atherosclerosis. During this procedure, plaque deposits are removed from the artery. This can reduce the risk of stroke and can prevent the occurrence of transient ischemic attacks or mini-tacks. Temporary ischemicThe attacks that occur when the blood flow is partially blocked by plaque into the brain is considered a warning sign that the main stroke may occur.
than an individual can undergo enarthererectomy, they must first undergo diagnostic tests such as arteriography or ultrasound. These tests help doctors and surgeons to determine exactly where arterial plaque is. The surgeon can then refer to the test results to ensure that the cut is cut, which allows the best possible access to blocking arterial locking.
Endarterectomy begins after the patient is anesthetized when the surgeon cuts at the point of arterial blockade. For example, if the carotid artery is blocked, the cut is made in the throat. After cutting, the artery is exposed and the clamps are located to prevent loss. Sometimes a bypass is created by means of synthetic material so that blood can continue the current sonormal.
The surgeon then cuts the artery and removes blocking. It can be a delicate process because it is important to ensure that the entire blockage is removed. Any small pieces that remain can tear the artery wall and cause full blockage in another smaller vein. After the blockage is removed, the artery is closed. If the artery is damaged, the surgeon can correct it with a synthetic graft material or “patches” from the patient's own vein. The whole endarterectomy procedure usually takes longer than two hours. Patients remain in the hospital for at least two days after the operation and once the home requires a few weeks of rest.