Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to remove plaque and clots to help avert stroke. The surgeon is likely to make an incision during the neck and cleanse our the plaque. Then he deploys the stent, and that is pushed into put by a balloon. The stent opens the artery and crushes the plaque https://www.sgvascularctr.com/treating-carotid-artery-disease-an-overview-of-treatment-options-in-singapore/