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For carotid endarterectomy the operation will ideally be carried out within two weeks of stroke ortia how important? i 'm 1 year on from stroke <50%?

Q: for carotid endarterectomy the operation will ideally be carried out within two weeks of stroke ortia how important? i 'm 1 year on from stroke <50%?

Carotid: Carotid endarterectomies are usually done if more than 50% stenosis. Have you had a stroke or TIA before? History of smoking? What.blood thinner are you on? Consult with us to help solve this issue.

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Carotid: Carotid endarterectomies are usually done if more than 50% stenosis. Have you had a stroke or TIA before? History of smoking? What.blood thinner are you on? Consult with us to help solve this issue.

Answered 4/17/2017

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A member asked:

For carotid endarterectomy the operation will ideally be carried out within two weeks of stroke ortia how important? i 'm 1 year on from stroke <50%?

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