Carotid artery stenosis and plaque formation are more serious and need to be treated aggressively as they can cause severe stenosis or occlusion and increase the risk of stroke if not treated aggressively.
Carotid artery stenosis and plaque formation may manifest as persistent or progressive dizziness, headache, and transient blackouts. Stroke can also occur if there is carotid occlusion and plaque instability falls off and blocks the cerebral blood vessels.
Symptoms of stroke mainly include unilateral limb weakness or numbness, crooked mouth, facial numbness, etc. In serious cases, it can be life-threatening, so carotid artery stenosis and plaque formation are more serious.
It is recommended that patients with carotid artery stenosis and plaque formation should seek early medical treatment and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance, so as to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.