Aortic calcification can be treated by general treatment, medication, and if necessary, intervention and surgery.
Aortic calcification is mostly seen in calcium deposition in aortic atherosclerotic plaques, which can be treated by changing dietary and lifestyle habits, such as eating less fat-rich food, quitting smoking and drinking, and exercising moderately, etc. Patients can also take medications such as Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate to regulate blood lipids. Patients can also take medications such as Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate to regulate blood lipids and stabilize plaque, as well as aspirin and other anti-platelet aggregation drugs.
If aortic calcification has caused a narrowing or occlusion of the aortic lumen, then it can be treated with interventional implantation of a stent, or surgical intervention.
If tests reveal aortic calcification, seek medical attention and follow your doctor’s instructions.