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Is the surgery to remove carotid blockages very dangerous?
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No: This surgery, when performed by experts, can be very safe. Surgical outcomes do depend on the experience of your surgeon.
Answered 5/15/2019
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Safe : Procedure but does have 1-3% or higher rate of stoke as a complication. Ask your doctor about their success rate and rate of strokes.
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