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2. Carotid endarterectomy - Wikipedia

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   The plaque forms and thickens the inner layer of the artery, or intima, hence the name of the procedure which simply means removal of part of the internal layers of the artery. An alternative procedure is carotid stenting , which can also reduce the risk of stroke for some patients.

3. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Carotid endarterectomy: A carotid endarterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove plaque from within your carotid artery, the main blood vessel that carries blood to your brain. Your ...

4. Endarterectomy - Wikipedia

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   Atherosclerotic plaque from a carotid endarterectomy specimen. An endarterectomy of the carotid artery in the neck is recommended to reduce the risk of stroke when the carotid artery is severely narrowed, particularly after a stroke to reduce the risk of additional strokes. [citation needed]

5. Atheroma - Wikipedia

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   When a plaque is dangerous enough, it may warrant physical intervention such as percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, or carotid endarterectomy. Of these, endarterectomy involves cutting open the affected artery to remove the plaque. [26]

6. Atherectomy - Wikipedia

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   Atherectomy is a minimally invasive technique for removing atherosclerosis from blood vessels within the body. It is an alternative to angioplasty for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, but the studies that exist are not adequate to determine whether it is superior to angioplasty. [1]

7. The #1 Way to Unclog Your Arteries Naturally - AOL

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   "Vascular plaque, also referred to as atherosclerosis, can occur in any blood vessel. It is common to find atherosclerotic disease in the heart, brain or in the lower extremities."

8. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   The fibro-lipid (fibro-fatty) plaque is characterized by an accumulation of lipid-laden cells underneath the intima of the arteries, typically without narrowing the lumen due to compensatory expansion of the bounding muscular layer of the artery wall. Beneath the endothelium, there is a "fibrous cap" covering the atheromatous "core" of the plaque.

9. Tea bags and these 11 foods are likely exposing you to ... - AOL

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   A study published in March 2024 found that patients with microplastics or nanoplastics discovered in their neck arteries (while undergoing a procedure to remove plaque from the carotid arteries ...