Physical examination found carotid plaque 7.9mm * 1.6mm whether serious need to determine the degree of stenosis of the vessel, if the stenosis > 50% is serious.
Ultrasound suggests that the carotid plaque 7.9mm * 1.6mm, if it leads to higher stenosis (> 50%), then it is more serious and surgery is recommended.
Ultrasound suggests that carotid plaque 7.9mm*1.6mm, if it leads to lower stenosis (<50%), it needs to be rechecked within 6 months~1 year, if it is combined with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and other underlying diseases, it is recommended to be rechecked in about half a year, and if there is no other comorbidity, it will be rechecked in about 1 year.
In daily life, carotid plaque, need to maintain a light diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, moderate increase in exercise, if necessary, need to take lipid stabilization drug therapy, such as atorvastatin, resuvastatin and other drugs.
The above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, carotid plaque need to be followed up regularly, take lipid regulating and stabilizing drugs, do not panic.