| Firm evidence from two large trials has clarified the role of carotid endarterectomy in patients with ipsilateral severe carotid stenosis. |
| It also contains indicators for how often certain surgical procedures, such as carotid endarterectomy and pediatric heart surgery, are performed. |
| As he buttoned up his shirt, I noticed the scar on his neck from previous carotid endarterectomy surgery. |
| The overall benefit of carotid endarterectomy strongly depends on surgical risk. |
| Carotid endarterectomy can improve the circulation to the brain and decrease the risk of stroke for some individuals. |
| A successful carotid endarterectomy is not a major procedure, and most patients can be discharged home the day after surgery. |
