Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \surgical removal of the inner lining of a clogged artery leading to the brain\? angiogram angioplasty carotid endarterectomy electrogram

Explanation:

• An angiogram is an imaging test to view blood vessels, not a surgical removal.
• Angioplasty is a procedure to widen a narrowed artery, not remove the inner lining.
• Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical removal of the inner lining (plaque) from a clogged carotid artery (leading to the brain).
• An electrogram is a record of electrical activity (e.g., in the heart or brain), not related to artery surgery.

Answer:

C. carotid endarterectomy