Carotid Endarterectomy

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When
About 1 week after your discharge.​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Where
Your family doctor’s office​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What to Expect
See your family doctor within 1 week of going home so that they are aware of your operation and any follow-up care you may need.​​​

When
About 4 to 6 weeks after your operation​​

Where
Your surgeon’s office​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What to Expect​

This appointment is usually made before you leave the hospital. If you do not have an appointment, please call your vascular surgeon’s office.

• ​This visit is important to ensure that you are recovering well, your carotid artery is open and you have a good blood flow to your head.
• You may have regular checkups and ultrasound scans to make sure the repair continues to work well.