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The procedure cannot be performed in case of:

* Complete internal carotid artery obstruction (because the intraluminal thrombus then extends too far downstream, well into the intracranial portion of the artery, for endarterectomy to be successful).
* Previous stroke on the ipsilateral side with heavy sequelae because there is no point in preventing what has already happened.
* Patient deemed unfit for the operation by the anaesthesiologist.

Carotid Endarterectomy
This is an operation to remove blocked arteries in the neck which could lead to a stroke. This article from an American Vascular Surgeon outlines the best candidates for surgery and how the procedure is carried out.

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