Carotid atherosclerosis tends to cause vasospasm or promote the formation of cerebral infarction, resulting in dizziness.
1. Leading to vascular spasm: When arteries undergo hardening, the elasticity of blood vessels deteriorates. If the blood pressure increases suddenly, the blood vessels will spasm, thus reducing the blood flow to the brain tissue, causing insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in cerebral ischemia and dizziness.
2. Promote the formation of cerebral infarction: carotid atherosclerosis is an atherosclerotic lesion that occurs in the carotid artery, and if the plaque falls off, it will lead to the formation of cerebral infarction, and dizziness can also occur.
Under the guidance of a doctor, medications (such as aspirin, clopidogrel, resuvastatin) can be used to control dizziness and inhibit the further development of atherosclerosis. Meanwhile, if the dizziness symptoms are serious and cannot be relieved, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination to clarify the cause of dizziness and facilitate effective treatment.