Question 1

controlling bp after undergoing endarterectomies, what to do?

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Yes: You're smart to control you BP after CEA.

Question 2

how hard is the recovery from an endarterectomy?

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Not bad: Sore throat little hard to swallow fora week a bit neck bruising incisional pain i'm assumimg this is an open endarterectomy.

Question 3

what are normal symptoms following endarterectomy?

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None: If all goes well, about the only symptom you should have is a little pain around the incision. If you are having other issues, then its time to call your surgeon.

Question 4

what are the main symptoms following endarterectomy?

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Surgical site relate: Mainly post op pain and swelling at the surgical site. This should only last a week or so.

Question 5

what are other alternatives to carotid endartertectomy?

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Carotid Stenting: Carotid endarterectomy is a time honored procedure with very good results and low complication rates. In certain situations such as 1) previous history of neck irradiation, 2) previous neck surgery, or 3) active heart disease, then carotid stenting is another alternative. There are studies still being done to determine if carotid stenting is safe or patients who do not have the conditions listed.

Question 6

what device is used to remove plaque during an endarterectomy?

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Penfield Elevator: Open endarterectomy is done through a surgical incision with an instrument that looks like a spatula with a small rounded end. The plaque is held with a forceps while the elevator pushes the remaining artery away. Sharp scissors are sometimes needed.

Question 7

what happens during remote superficial femoral endarterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Open stenting: The surgery involves a groin incision, remove the blockage with special device from the femoral artery and insertion of a stent . Rupture and bleeding could happen in the surgery and long term occlusion of the stent and the artery could happen . Infection in the groin area too . The good thing about this surgery is that it avoids a thigh incision which could add to pain and infection risk.

Question 8

what is recovery from femoral endarterectomy like? does it take weeks to fully recover?

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Femoral endartectomy: Usually we try to get people mobile as soon as possible.  It does take a week or so to allow the incision to heal, but you should be up and about fairly soon after surgery.  Depending on your type of work, you should be able to return to work in 5 to 7 days.

Question 9

when having a r cfa endarterectomy should the patient have a catheter during the procedure.

Accepted Answer

Well...: If you are having a procedure that requires close monitoring of fluids, or there is a chance you might have difficulty urinating, there is a need for a Foley catheter, otherwise, if you can urinate in a receptacle, no there is no need.
Take into account that different Drs and institutions have different protocols and these are created with thought and prevention in mind

Question 10

why have a femorsl endarterectomy when there are atherectomy procedures to consider instead?

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It's just an option.: Vascular surgeons and their patients are often presented with a complex series of choices and operative approaches. There are always different approaches that can be taken. This includes minimally invasive techniques, open surgery, or hybrid approaches that combined both. I use the approach you mention when patients do not have any vein for a bypass and have pain at rest. Can be effective.

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