Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries, which are the major arteries that supply blood to the brain. The procedure involves making an incision in the neck to expose the carotid arteries, and then using a
From Wikipedia
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to reduce the risk of stroke from carotid artery stenosis. In an endarterectomy, the surgeon opens the artery and removes the plaque. The plaque forms and thickens the inner layer of the artery, or intima, hence the name of the procedure which simply means removal of part of the internal layers of the artery.