Knowledge Base

Carotid Artery

Carotid artery disease refers to the narrowing or blockage of the carotid arteries, which are the primary blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. This condition is often caused by atherosclerosis, a process in which fatty deposits, calcium and thrombus (plaque) build up on the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow and increasing the risk of serious complications such as stroke. Training in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the classical procedure and important for the prevention of strokes. Training on a simulator allows to pass the learning curve in a safe environment ‘outside the patient’. The patient will be grateful to you.

Scroll for Procedures, Courses and Simulators in this Knowledge Base

Procedures That You Can Learn in this Knowledge Base

Carotid Eversion Endarterectomy and Reconstruction

More Information

Carotid Endarterectomy and Patch Plasty (with Optional Intraluminal Shunting)

More Information

Matching Courses

European Vascular Master Class 2026

Jan 21, 2026
 - 
Jan 23, 2026
More Information

Surgical Anatomy and Open Vascular Techniques- Thoracic Aorta and Thoracoabdominal Aorta and Neck Arteries

May 9, 2025
 - 
May 10, 2025
More Information

Simulators Used for this Knowledge Base

Carotid Simulator

Carotid Simulator

More Information
Thoracic Simulator

Thoracic Simulator

More Information

About Vascular International

The Vascular International (VI) School for Vascular Surgery is dedicated to advancing the training and education of vascular surgical techniques through the use of lifelike models. With patient safety as the top priority, VI continuously strives to enhance vascular surgery training, ensuring the highest standards of safe and effective open and endovascular patient care.

About Us