10. What can go wrong during my carotid endarterectomy?

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10. What can go wrong during my carotid endarterectomy?

Consultant anaesthetist Dr Sadie Syed tells us about what can go wrong during your carotid endarterectomy operation.

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5. How long will my carotid endarterectomy take?

Consultant anaesthetist Dr Sadie Syed tells us about how long the anaesthetic and operation will take

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2. Will I go to sleep during my carotid endarterectomy?

Consultant anaesthetist Dr Sadie Syed talks to us about how usually carotid endarterectomies are performed with you awake under a local anaesthetic. However, some people will need to be put to sleep with a general anaesthetic.

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3. How will my brain function be monitored during my carotid endarterectomy?

Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Sadie Syed tells us about how your brain function will be monitored during your carotid endarterectomy.

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7. How is the local anaesthetic block for my carotid endarterectomy performed?

Consultant anaesthetist Dr Sadie Syed talks us through how the local anaesthetic block is performed to numb the area that the surgeons will be operating on during your carotid endarterectomy.

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12. When can I eat and go home after my carotid endarterectomy?

Consultant anaesthetist Dr Syed tells you about when you can eat and go home after your carotid endarterectomy.