How much does carotid endarterectomy cost? Carotid endarterectomy is a standard procedure to remove thickened carotid intima-media atherosclerotic plaque, treat carotid stenosis or occlusion, and prevent cerebral infarction. The principle of the procedure is to make a 6-8 cm incision in the neck under a microscope, find the carotid artery to temporarily clamp the distal and proximal ends of the carotid artery, then cut the carotid artery, peel off and remove the diseased intima, so that the inner wall of the carotid artery is smooth and the inner diameter returns to normal size, and the procedure takes 1-2 hours. Generally speaking, the exact cost of the procedure varies depending on the level of the hospital, examination costs, hospital fees, etc. In general, carotid endarterectomy is mainly used for patients with carotid stenosis or occlusion, because severe carotid stenosis or occlusion not only seriously affects the patient’s quality of life, but also triggers brain ischemia and even stroke. Of course, not all carotid stenosis is suitable for surgical treatment, and it has certain indications for surgery, as follows: 1. The degree of stenosis is between 50% and 70%, and more than three transient ischemic attacks occur within six months. 2.The degree of stenosis is about 50%, and one complete stroke attack occurs within six months. 3.The degree of stenosis is more than 70%, but there are no obvious symptoms. In addition, the patient’s condition should be strictly evaluated before performing carotid endarterectomy. If a patient with previous stroke episodes but relatively insidious symptoms is found to have a stenosis of about 50% of the ischemic foci in the brain after detailed examination and evaluation, treatment should be promptly performed. For patients with carotid stenosis, they must pay attention to their diet after surgery, maintain a reasonable diet, balanced nutrition, eat more vegetables and fruits, supplement dietary fiber, and eat less oily, spicy and stimulating food. Control weight, avoid obesity, and strictly control blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids to prevent blood vessel stenosis again.