Professional
Technical
IVT
endarterectomy
Pronunciation: en-dar-ter-EK-toh-mee
Surgical removal of plaque and thickened arterial lining to restore blood flow.
Full Definition
A surgical procedure involving the removal of atherosclerotic plaque and the thickened intimal layer from the interior of an artery. Most commonly performed on carotid arteries to prevent stroke, this procedure requires precise documentation of technique, complications, and post-operative monitoring. Medical editors must distinguish this from angioplasty and other revascularization procedures in clinical documentation.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as CEA when referring specifically to carotid endarterectomy.
In Context
- "The patient underwent carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty to address the 90% stenosis." — Operative report
- "Post-endarterectomy surveillance includes duplex ultrasound at regular intervals." — Clinical protocol
Also known as
arterial endarterectomy
Don't confuse with
angioplasty
arteriotomy
embolectomy