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| Heart and blood vessels, procedures for - carotid endarterectomy [Go Back to Keywords List Page]  | carotid endarterectomy
A carotid endarterectomy is a procedure in which the doctor
removes a blockage in the carotid artery. The carotid
arteries are the two blood vessels in the neck that bring
blood to the brain. The blockage is usually a combination
of cholesterol and calcium, called plaque, which has built
up in your artery. The buildup of plaque can partially or
fully block the flow of blood. When this artery is
narrowed or blocked, blood flow to your brain is decreased.
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