Carotid plaque generally refers to carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation, which requires control of pathogenic risk factors, drug therapy, and interventional surgery.
1. Carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation is related to a variety of factors, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, obesity, etc. It is necessary to actively control these risk factors, such as actively controlling blood lipids, blood pressure, blood glucose in the normal range, reasonable diet, low-salt and low-fat diets, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, appropriate exercise, active sports and so on.
2. Drug treatment includes the use of lipid-adjusting drugs (atorvastatin), anti-platelet aggregation drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel), and thrombolytic drugs (streptokinase) if arterial thrombosis occurs.
3. When carotid atherosclerotic plaques cause stenosis or occlusion of blood vessels, interventional procedures, such as stent implantation, can be performed.
When carotid atherosclerotic plaque occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, and medication should be used under the guidance of a specialized doctor.