A carotid endarterectomy removes plaque blocking an artery in your neck that provides the brain with blood (a carotid artery). The surgeon exposes the artery, removes the unwanted plaque, and may widen the artery with a patch.
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Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy uses radiation to open blocked heart arteries, often combined with stent placement and angioplasty. Some patients may experience a recurrence of artery blockage after stent placement. Brachytherapy, used during an angioplasty, radiates the area to restrict cell growth. This prevents scar formation and creates a block in the stent. Brachytherapy is performed in the […]