How to treat carotid atherosclerosis and plaque

Common treatment options for carotid atherosclerosis and plaque include general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment. 1. General treatment: The development of carotid atherosclerosis and neck plaque is mostly related to hypertension, high blood lipid, diabetes and so on. Therefore, patients should take light diet, low-salt and low-fat diet as the main part of daily diet, strengthen physical exercise appropriately, and control risk factors. 2. Drug treatment: Patients should take lipid-lowering drugs for treatment of carotid atherosclerosis or plaque caused by hyperlipidemia, such as atorvastatin and resuvastatin; they should also take antiplatelet drugs for treatment, such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets and clopidogrel. 3. Surgical treatment: If the carotid plaque is large and seriously affects the blood supply to the brain, and the conservative treatment is ineffective, carotid endarterectomy, carotid angioplasty and stenting should be taken in time to improve the clinical symptoms as soon as possible. When carotid atherosclerosis and plaque are diagnosed, early medical treatment is necessary to avoid progressive aggravation of symptoms. The above medications should also be taken in accordance with medical advice.