Once formed, carotid atheromatous plaque cannot be eliminated by means such as non-surgical treatments; exercise cannot eliminate carotid plaque. The treatment of carotid plaque includes lifestyle changes, medication and surgery. 1. Lifestyle changes include smoking cessation, exercise, weight control, low-salt and low-fat diets. 2. Drug treatment (1) Control blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipid. (2) Antiplatelet therapy: preventive application of antiplatelet drugs can significantly reduce the incidence of ischemic cerebrovascular disease, and oral aspirin or clopidogrel can be taken daily. (3) Lipid-lowering therapy: statins such as lovastatin, simvastatin and pravastatin can be taken to control blood lipids and stabilize plaque. Follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid adverse reactions, and regularly monitor the changes of liver enzymes and muscle enzymes during the course of taking them. 3. Surgery: carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting, etc. It is recommended that patients with carotid artery plaque should consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment so as to avoid delaying the condition.