Heart attacks are often caused by atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, restricting blood flow ...

Carotid endarterectomy: A carotid endarterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove plaque from within your carotid artery, the main blood vessel that carries blood to your brain.

The participants were considered at high risk for heart disease and required the removal of plaque buildup in their carotid arteries, the blood vessels on the sides of the neck that carry blood ...