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Carotid Endarterectomy - Halifax Infirmary, QE II

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Same Day Surgery, Halifax Infirmary

A carotid endarterectomy is surgery to clean plaque (fat deposits) out of a carotid artery. This pamphlet explains what causes an artery to narrow with plaque, what to expect before, during, and after your surgery, and follow-up care.

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