Surgery for Stroke Prevention
🛡️ Your Safety Matters
Always verify hospital accreditation and surgeon credentials. Read our Medical Tourism Safety Guide.
Stroke risk increases due to several modifiable and non-modifiable factors. When medications and lifestyle changes are not sufficient, or when structural issues in the heart or blood vessels are identified, surgical treatment becomes necessary.
Atherosclerosis: Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries, especially in the carotid arteries in the neck
Atrial fibrillation (AFib): Irregular heart rhythm leading to blood clots
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): A small opening in the heart that can allow clots to pass to the brain
Cerebral aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs): Weak blood vessels that may rupture
Previous mini-stroke or TIA
Severe carotid artery narrowing (typically over 70%)
Heart conditions leading to embolic strokes
- ✅ Verify hospital JCI or equivalent accreditation independently
- ✅ Confirm surgeon board certification and procedure experience
- ✅ Get a detailed written treatment plan with all-inclusive costs
- ✅ Purchase medical tourism insurance before traveling
- ✅ Arrange follow-up care with a local doctor before traveling
⚠ Medical Disclaimer
SurgeryPlanet is a Healthcare Facilitator, NOT a Medical Service Provider. This page contains general information only. No outcome is guaranteed. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making treatment decisions.