What to do with carotid plaque 122

Carotid plaque 122 should refer to 12.2mm. Generally speaking, plaque not exceeding 15mm is not considered serious, but it should be taken seriously, and can be treated by lifestyle adjustment and medication. 1. Lifestyle adjustment: first of all, quit smoking and drinking, secondly, control the intake of calories and cholesterol, avoid eating too much fat and carbohydrates, and do aerobic exercise to control body weight. 2. Drug treatment: firstly, antihypertensive treatment for patients with hypertension, commonly used drugs are nifedipine, amlodipine, etc.; secondly, antihyperglycemic treatment for patients with diabetes mellitus, commonly used drugs are metformin, repaglinide; then there is lipid-lowering treatment, commonly used drugs are atorvastatin, resveratine; and there is also antiplatelet aggregation treatment, commonly used drugs are aspirin, tegretol. When carotid plaque is found, it is important to consult a doctor in time for timely treatment to avoid cerebral infarction and other serious adverse consequences.