endarterectomy
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- noun
- /ˌɛndɑːrˈtɛrɪkˌtomi/
- Specialized
- This confirms my belief that carotid endarterectomy can be done under local anesthesia in very high-risk patients.
- carotid endarterectomy
Examples
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Carotid endarterectomy is a procedure that can help prevent stroke by removing plaque buildup in the artery.
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In the last decade, there has been much discussion and a number of articles published regarding carotid endarterectomy performed under local anesthesia.
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The endarterectomy was performed without any problem.
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There is no net benefit of endarterectomy or stenting.
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Currently, appropriately chosen patients do have a reduced risk of stroke following carotid endarterectomy.
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After years of debate, carotid endarterectomy is considered the standard procedure for extracranial occlusive disease.
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Considering the low risk for emboli and complications, standard endarterectomy (which has passed the time-honored test) should be attempted in almost all patients.
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In the past, carotid endarterectomy was shown to be effective in reducing TIAs (transient ischemic attacks) but could not be shown to reduce the likelihood of stroke.
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The doctor explained that a carotid endarterectomy is necessary for patients with significant artery blockage.
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During the consultation, the surgeon recommended a carotid endarterectomy to improve blood flow and reduce stroke risk.
Synonyms
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A medical treatment to restore blood flow to a part of the body by opening or making blood vessels
How Invasive
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
endarterectomy = arterectomy (opaque) = end + arter + ectomy
The medical term is complex and not easily deduced from its components without specialized knowledge.
Etymology
Endarterectomy breaks into three simple parts: en- meaning 'in', arter meaning 'artery', and -ectomy meaning 'cutting out', the same idea you see in appendectomy. So, an endarterectomy is a surgery that 'cuts out' the inner part or lining of an artery to remove a blockage and let blood flow again.