Endarterectomy - Excision within the artery (excision of plaque from the arterial wall).
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In the CPT manual Carotid's are classified within the Endocrine System subsection (60000-60699) range. The exact code to use for an excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery is 60605.
carotid body
Arteries are generally deep within our bodies which makes them hard to feel. However the Branchial Artery is close to the surface of the skin and is easily felt by hand. Also behind the Branchial Artery there is a firm muscle that allows us to press the artery against it and get an accurate measurement.
No, an atheroma is an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery.
Artery -> Arteriole -> Capillary -> Venule -> Vein