Carotid surgery for symptomatic blockage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if removing the fatty plaque from the carotid artery (called a carotid endarterectomy) helps prevent future strokes in people who already had symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had symptoms from the blockage, like a stroke or mini-stroke.
- Your carotid artery is at least 60 percent blocked (shown on a scan).
- The blockage is not caused by vasculitis or an artery tear.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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