All of the following are true about a carotid endarterectomy EXCEPT ________
A) it involves a surgical procedure
B) it removes excess CSF from the brain
C) it removes plaque from the artery
D) it decreases the risk of having a stroke
B
Explanation: A) This is true about carotid endarterectomy.
B) Correct! This describes a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, not a carotid endarterectomy.
C) This is true about carotid endarterectomy.
D) This is true about a carotid endarterectomy.
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