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

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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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9. What can go wrong when having my anaesthetic for a carotid endarterectomy?

Consultant anaethetist Dr Sadie Syed talks us through the potential problems that can arise when having the anaesthetic for your carotid endarterectomy.

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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.