what is carotid-vertebr.

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The internal and external carotid arteries are in the neck. They essentially transport blood to the anterior parts of the head and brain. The vertebral arteries run through the vertebral column and supply blood to the posterior part of the brain.

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Carotid endarterectomy is a common vascular surgical procedure which may help prevent your risk of having a stroke. Scientific evidence from recent studies supports carotid endarterectomy as an effective method of stroke prevention for people with carotid artery blockage of 70 percent or greater. It also may be beneficial for people with moderate blockage of 50 to 69 percent and recent symptoms of stroke.

It is a way to go around a blockage and improve the circulation to your brain and prevent a stroke.

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