Carotid plaque 14mm x 3mm is more serious, with the possibility of brain tissue ischemia or plaque detachment, and requires active treatment.
Carotid plaque 14mm×3mm may affect the blood flow of the carotid artery, and symptoms such as dizziness, headache, limb weakness and blurred vision may occur.
At this time, further examination is needed to determine the degree of stenosis of the internal carotid artery caused by the plaque. When the degree of stenosis is more than 70%, surgical intervention is generally required, with options such as internal carotid artery stent implantation or carotid endarterectomy.
Carotid plaque has the potential to fall off, and once it falls off, it can cause cerebral infarction, which is life-threatening. Therefore, when carotid plaque is found, it is necessary to actively carry out treatment, so as to prevent plaque from continuing to grow or fall off, which may cause more serious consequences.