- 2-3 hours surgery
- 2-4 weeks
- 75%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $8,000 – $20,000
- $14,000
- United States
- $30,000 – $80,000
- $55,000
- You save
- ~75%
- $41,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Carotid endarterectomy surgically removes atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery to prevent stroke in patients with significant carotid stenosis. Chinese vascular and neurosurgical teams perform this procedure with shunting and patching techniques to maintain cerebral blood flow during the operation. The surgery is highly effective at reducing stroke risk in symptomatic patients with 70%+ stenosis.
Step by step.
Stroke Risk Assessment
Carotid duplex ultrasound, CT angiography, and neurological evaluation to confirm surgical indication
Surgical Endarterectomy
Neck incision, carotid artery exposure, clamping with shunt placement, plaque removal, and patch angioplasty closure
Neurological Monitoring
Post-operative neurological checks, blood pressure management, and wound drain monitoring
Stroke Prevention Follow-up
Antiplatelet therapy, carotid duplex surveillance, and cardiovascular risk factor optimization
- Reduces stroke risk by up to 80% in symptomatic patients
- Proven long-term durability of plaque removal
- Immediate restoration of normal carotid blood flow
- Well-established procedure with decades of evidence
- Perioperative stroke or TIA
- Cranial nerve injury (usually temporary)
- Wound hematoma
- Restenosis requiring re-intervention
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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.