Q: Define Endarterectomy procedure?

Answer: Endarterectomy is a surgery to clean out an artery and restore normal blood flow. It clears unwanted material from the inside of an artery mostly occluding atheromatous deposits. Ideally, it leaves a smooth lining within the vessel.

2 mostly performed endarterectomies are coronary endarterectomy and carotid endarterectomy.