Carotid plaque can be removed, usually through surgery, in addition to medication, such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, etc., to stabilize the plaque. 1. Carotid plaque can be removed. If the plaque in the carotid artery is relatively large, or even has the risk of causing plaque dislodgement or causing carotid artery occlusion, carotid endarterectomy can be performed to remove the plaque. If the patient’s blood vessels are significantly narrowed, carotid stenting can also be performed. 2. Regardless of whether surgery is performed or not, medication is also needed, mainly statin drugs, such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, resuvastatin and so on. Through medication, plaque can be stabilized and anti-atherosclerosis. When suffering from carotid plaque, you should take reasonable treatment plan under medical advice, and the use of drugs should follow the doctor’s advice.