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Carotid artery surgery

Alternative Names: Carotid endarterectomy Risks: The risks for any anesthesia are: Reactions to medications Problems breathing Text Continues Below The risks for any surgery are: Bleeding Infection Additional risks of carotid surgery include: Blood clots Brain damage Strokes (1-3% in the hands of an experienced surgeon) Heart attacks

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