Bilateral carotid atherosclerosis plaque formation, according to the degree of stenosis of plaque, can be considered to be conservative treatment, if necessary, surgery or intervention.
1. Conservative treatment: For patients with 50% stenosis, statins such as atorvastatin can be taken to adjust blood lipids and stabilize plaque, and at the same time, improve good living habits, such as smoking cessation, alcohol cessation, light diet and moderate exercise.
If the degree of stenosis >50%<70%, can be combined with anti-platelet drugs such as aspirin to control plaque progression and prevent thrombosis.
2. Surgery or interventional therapy: Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, and non-invasive examination of stenosis ≥ 70% or angiography found that the stenosis is more than 50%, can be considered for carotid endarterectomy.
Carotid stenting can be considered for those with non-disabling ischemic stroke or TIA in the area of blood supply responsible for the diseased vessel within 6 months, with >50% stenosis of the diseased carotid artery confirmed by angiography, or non-invasive angiography confirming arterial stenosis >70%.
In daily life, if you consider suffering from bilateral carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital to avoid delaying the condition, and when using medication, follow the doctor’s instructions.