A 75-year old male patient is undergoing carotid endocardiectomy. A cardiac nurse is explaining to the patient about the procedure. Which of the following statements correctly represent the method involved and aim of the procedure?

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The statement "Carotid artery is clamped and plaque is removed to increase the cerebral blood flow" correctly represents the method and aim of carotid endocardiectomy. Carotid endocardiectomy is a common procedure that removes plaque build-up within the carotid artery that serves cerebral blood flow. The procedure involves clamping of the carotid artery and then removal of the plaque build-up to restore blood flow.

A 75-Year Old Male Patient Is Undergoing Carotid Endocardiectomy