| carotid artery |
A major artery (right and left) in the neck supplying blood to the brain.
출처: www.mgh.org/heart/page2a-c.html
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| carotid endarterectomy |
The excision of thickened atheromatous areas of the innermost layer of the carotid artery. Canadian Classification of Procedure Code 50.12
출처: www.cvdinfobase.ca/cvdbook/En/Glossary.htm
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| carotid endarterectomy |
surgical technique to remove atherosclerotic plaque and fatty deposits from the carotid artery in order to restore blood flow to the brain. This preventative procedure significantly reduces the risk of future stroke.
출처: www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/Neurosurgery/glossary.html
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