General need.
Statins (e.g. atorvastatin) can lower cholesterol, effectively control blood lipids, avoid increased blood viscosity, have the effect of stabilizing neck plaques, and can reduce the risk of cerebral infarction due to rupture of neck plaques. Therefore, patients with plaques in the neck should generally take statins for a long period of time under the guidance of their doctors, regardless of whether the neck plaques have caused serious narrowing of the blood vessel lumen.
Patients with neck plaques should also pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, such as quitting smoking and drinking, minimizing the consumption of foods rich in fat, and taking appropriate physical exercise.
Patients with neck plaques should go to a regular hospital in time to improve the relevant examination, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, do not self-medication, in order to avoid adverse consequences.