Carotid endarterectomy
Type
Cardiovascular
Carotid endarterectomy
Definition
A surgical procedure to remove plaque from the carotid arteries.
Also known as Carotid Endarterectomy — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tunica intima | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |