Each stroke case has to be individualised as to which treatment is the best to prevent recurrence of a stroke. This is done in selected patients that have significantly blocked carotid arteries. It involves shelling out the atheromatous plaque in the carotid artery in the neck, so that the blockage is removed. The advantage is that it is better than medical treatment in some patients in preventing stroke recurrence. This depends on the surgeon's skill with the proceedure.
Disadvantages includes minor or major stroke during or after surgery.
Rehabilitation-A brain attack is the most common cause of disability in adults in United States.