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Studies show that the attempt to remove blockage in carotid arteries in older individuals can cause catastrophic effects including another stroke and death. Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical procedure to clear the blockage in the affected area of the carotid arteries. A individual who is 75 years old and older or has diabetes is a high risk for complications with this surgical procedure. if you or your friend would like to learn more about this procedure, read this article:http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/carend/
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Hi,
Studies show that the attempt to remove blockage in carotid arteries in older individuals can cause catastrophic effects including another stroke and death. Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical procedure to clear the blockage in the affected area of the carotid arteries. A individual who is 75 years old and older or has diabetes is a high risk for complications with this surgical procedure. if you or your friend would like to learn more about this procedure, read this article:http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/carend/
Maryann
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