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Traffic notice:  From 7 a.m. July 22 to 5 p.m. July 23, the westbound lanes on Bell Road near the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be closed. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted. 

Expect delays and allow extra time when visiting. The emergency department remains accessible via eastbound Bell Road.

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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