Carotid Endarterectomy in India
Also known as CEA, carotid artery surgery, carotid plaque removal surgery
The short answer
Carotid endarterectomy in India costs USD 4,500–9,000, including surgery and hospital stay. The procedure removes fatty plaque buildup from inside the carotid artery in the neck to restore normal blood flow to the brain, significantly reducing the risk of stroke in patients with significant carotid artery narrowing.
About Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the inner lining of the carotid artery — the main blood vessel supplying the brain — restoring normal blood flow and reducing the risk of stroke caused by blockage or plaque fragments breaking off and traveling to the brain.
Who it is for
Recommended for patients with significant carotid artery narrowing (typically above 50-70% stenosis), especially those who have experienced symptoms like a mini-stroke (TIA) or stroke, or those with high-grade asymptomatic narrowing at elevated stroke risk.
What happens during treatment
A vascular surgeon makes an incision along the side of the neck, temporarily clamps the artery, opens it, and removes the plaque from the inner artery wall before closing the vessel, often with a patch to widen the artery and reduce future narrowing.
Carotid Endarterectomy cost
| Country | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| India — with Nobel Medi Assistance | $4,000 – $8,000 |
Figures are indicative for international patients and depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your reports. Your exact cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist review — free, and with no obligation.
What the estimate covers
Included
- Pre-operative imaging (Doppler/CT angiography)
- Surgery and surgical team fees
- Anaesthesia
- Hospital stay including ICU/monitoring as needed
- Immediate post-operative care
Not included
- Long-term follow-up visits and surveillance imaging
- Medications (antiplatelet/statin therapy) after discharge
- Treatment for any post-surgical complications
- Travel and accommodation
Specialists who perform this
Where it is done
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