Many middle-aged and elderly people often suffer from headaches and dizziness, and when they go to the hospital for examination, they find that the carotid artery is atherosclerotic and has plaque formation, which makes them very worried. Because the carotid artery is a major lifeline vessel, if there is hardening and plaque, it will affect the blood supply to the brain, and the problem will be more serious once the plaque is dislodged. Clinically, carotid atherosclerosis and plaque refers to the thickening of the carotid artery wall, which loses its elasticity and hardens, and even the formation of plaque, which will cause the carotid artery lumen to become narrower if not treated and controlled in time. How to treat carotid atherosclerosis and plaque? At present, the treatment for this problem mainly has the following methods: 1, correct the original lifestyle The formation of carotid atherosclerosis plaque and the patient’s daily diet and living habits are also related, patients should have a low-salt and low-fat diet, quit smoking and alcohol, to appropriate physical exercise, weight control, and have a high-quality sleep. 2.Medication For the treatment of carotid atherosclerosis and plaque, in addition to correcting the lifestyle, you should also take the appropriate medication for treatment, especially for some patients with milder conditions, by adhering to the medication can play a good control effect. 3.Surgical treatment If the development of carotid artery sclerosis and plaque is serious, even leading to serious narrowing and blockage of the carotid artery, it is necessary to intervene and treat through surgical operation. Many local general hospitals often use carotid artery stenting surgery, but the effect of this surgery is not ideal, and a series of problems can occur after the surgery. Carotid endarterectomy is performed under a microscope, which can actually peel off the diseased plaque and restore the smooth and normal size of the inner wall of the carotid artery, greatly improving the blood supply to the brain and effectively preventing cerebral infarction, making it an ideal method for treating carotid stenosis.