Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Carotid Endarterectomy

The excision of the thickened, atheromatous tunica intima of a carotid artery.

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Abstract

The excision of the thickened, atheromatous tunica intima of a carotid artery.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid
  • Carotid Endarterectomies
  • Endarterectomies, Carotid

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

specify CAROTID ARTERY, EXTERNAL or CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL (IM or NIM) if pertinent

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History Note

1992

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Previous Indexing

  • Endarterectomy (1966-1991)

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  1. E04w.100.814w.456w.250w

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NLM Classification

WG 170

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Carotid Endarterectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016894. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016894
  2. Carotid Endarterectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotid_endarterectomy
  3. Carotid Endarterectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5045544