How much carotid plaque can grow in a year depends on the actual symptoms of the individual, and the size of plaque growth varies due to different body types.
If there is no scientific treatment, poor control of blood glucose, blood lipids and other biochemical indicators, carotid plaque is very likely to increase rapidly within a year.
Carotid artery plaque is due to endothelial damage after lipid deposition in the blood vessel wall to form atherosclerotic-like material, which may be accompanied by calcification. Its development is closely related to lifestyle habits, dietary habits, and the application of lipid-lowering drugs.
The incidence of carotid plaque is very high in people who smoke, are obese, have a high oil and fat diet, and have excessive sodium intake, and the above factors have a significant effect on plaque enlargement. In addition, plaque development is also very rapid in people with poor control of blood glucose, blood lipids and blood pressure.
In conclusion, carotid plaque may increase rapidly within one year, which requires regular checkups, regular treatment under the guidance of specialized doctors, and surgery if necessary.