Attachment Last Update August 1, 2024 Extension .pdf Print Code WG85-0594 Language English Location Halifax Infirmary Creator 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.