Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of plaque deposits or blood clots in an artery.
Treatment
Endocarditis Prophylaxis
Use of antibiotics to prevent endocarditis at times when bacteria may be expected to enter the bloodstream (e.g. dental extractions or surgery on nose, throat, mouth or bowel). See Protocol for prevention.
Electroencephalogram [EEG]
A test that can detect and record the brain’s electrical activity. The test is done by pasting metal disks, called electrodes, to the scalp