What to do about carotid plaque

Carotid plaque can be prevented from thrombosis by oral aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, we should actively control the original disease and prevent atherosclerosis. Carotid plaque can cause carotid artery thrombosis or stenosis, patients need to use antiplatelet drugs to prevent thrombosis. Commonly used antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, tegretol and so on. Carotid plaque can be caused by hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, smoking and other factors, patients need to actively control the primary disease, prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis. Carotid artery plaques need to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment.