Are plaques 10×2.6mm serious?

Whether a plaque 10 x 2.6mm is serious or not is related to the vessel where the plaque is located and the degree of blockage. If it is the carotid artery, it may cause partial blockage, which is more serious. However, if it is the aorta, which is usually not blocked, it is less serious. Note that plaque should be treated aggressively whenever it is present. 1. If it occurs in the carotid artery, because the internal diameter of the vessel is around 5~6 millimeters and the width of the plaque is 2.6 millimeters, the carotid artery may be partially blocked. This situation may lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, and if the plaque is unstable and dislodged, it is likely to enter the skull and brain and cause acute cerebral embolism. 2. The inner diameter of the aorta is relatively wide, around 30 mm, if the width of 2.6 mm plaque is relatively not very serious, you can under the guidance of the doctor for drug treatment. The specific choice of treatment needs to be combined with the location of the plaque and the stability of the plaque assessed through the examination, combined with the patient’s clinical symptoms to choose a reasonable treatment program. Usually, we should pay attention to the standardization of medication according to the doctor’s requirements, improve the bad habits of life and diet, quit smoking and drinking, light diet, appropriate exercise, weight control. It is recommended that patients with vascular plaques should consult a doctor in a timely manner and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance.