Cost of Carotid Endarterectomy in India

It is a procedure which is performed when you have very difficult and severe of situation artery stenosiswhere carotid endarterectomy is not possible. In which a minor balloon is inserted with the help of a tiny tube called catheter into the diseased area where the balloon is inflated to open the artery and a stent is placed to prevent any kind of blockage and narrowing.

May include:

• Numbness of the either side of face or limb
• Weakness of the either side of face or limb
• Difficult speaking
• Blurred vision
• Severe headache
• Unconsciousness

May include:

• Artery blockage
• Fatty deposits
• Disruption with blood and oxygen flow

May be recommended:

• CT angiography
• MRI angiography
• Ultrasound
• Blood test

Carotid angioplasty and stenting: This is performed when you have very difficult and severe situation of artery stenosis where carotid endarterectomy is not possible. In which a minor balloon is inserted with the help of a tiny tube called catheter into the diseased area where the balloon is inflated to open the artery and a stent is placed to prevent any kind of blockage and narrowing.

May include:

• Low blood flow
• Plaques leakag
• Blood clot blockage