Carotid Stenosis and Carotid Endarterectomy, Animation
(USMLE topics, neurovascular diseases)
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The carotid arteries are major blood vessels that provide blood supply to the head. There are two carotid arteries, one on each side of the neck. Each artery splits into 2 branches: the EXternal carotid arteries supplying the face, scalp and neck; and the INternal carotid arteries supplying the brain.
Carotid STENOSIS is a progressive NARROWING of carotid arteries caused by fatty deposits, or cholesterol plaques. Narrowed blood vessels RESTRICT blood flow to the brain. The plaques may also rupture, and blood clots may form, leading to a COMPLETE blockage. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or seriously reduced.
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove plaques from a carotid artery, with the goal of preventing strokes. This treatment is usually recommended for patients who have experienced symptoms of reduced blood flow, known as mini-strokes or transient ischemic attacks, which are described as episodes of dizziness, numbness, confusion or paralysis.
In this procedure, an incision is made in the neck to access the artery. Clamps are used to temporarily stop blood flow through the affected segment. A small tube, called a shunt, may be used to reroute the blood flow to supply the brain during the procedure. An incision is made in the artery and the plaques are removed. At the end, the shunt is removed and incisions are closed.
Carotid endarterectomy can be effective in preventing future strokes but the procedure may not be suitable for everyone; the risks are generally higher in patients with overall poor health.
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Best video explaining this, my Husband just had this procedure done Thank you
@Naveed2216
15 күн бұрын
May i know how is your Husband now after the operation.?
wow it's great to watch several videos to help clarify everything. This video helped me see more clearly the shunting and confirmed my thought that the clamps would be placed in 2 different spots. I couldn't see that clearly on the surgery video cause there were a lot of other structures crowding it out
Very clear video thank you!
So helpful ❤
my mother died to this exact operation the day after !
Who is the best dr. Or hospital carotid body tumor surgery? Please help me😭😭😭
please make a video about type 1 and type 2 diabetes and different diabetic medications.
Pls make video for testical pain
Please make video on Ulcerative Colitis.
@Alilamedicalmedia
6 жыл бұрын
Added to our list :)
said I had a seizure when coming out of amnesia. Never in my life. Pull drivers license? Is there a video ???
0:48
OMG ❗ I just went through my second Carotid Endarterectomy surgery and boy......Rough . The numbness to both sides make it uneasy even with the headaches and migraine along with the heart racing . What did I do to myself ❗❗❗❗❗😑😑
@BLR1GBattlemaster
3 жыл бұрын
Really? How old are you, and what were your symptoms like before?
@judithgerwarth3492
Жыл бұрын
@@BLR1GBattlemaster I am about to have carotid surgery done,but I am not sure that this is the right thing to do. My artery is filled with plaque about 70 percent. I read that the mortality rate is higher when performing the surgery rather then not. i am confused. Any suggestions ,please
@judithgerwarth3492
Жыл бұрын
@@BLR1GBattlemaster I am 66
@shanedangers
11 ай бұрын
Does being overweight cause this to be more of a possible future (unwanted) event????
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