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CEA - Carotid Endarterectomy
Preparation & Expectations
What happens right after the procedure?
After the surgery, the person will be taken to the surgery recovery room to be watched closely for a short time. Blood pressure, pulse, breathing, and awareness will be checked often. The person will also be checked for any signs of bleeding. The person will need to stay in the hospital for a day or 2 after the surgery and is allowed to eat normally and move around once he or she is stable.