Carotid atherosclerosis can be categorized as blood stasis syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine, which may be related to phlegm internal obstruction, qi stagnation and blood stasis (blood stagnation due to lack of qi flow), liver and kidney deficiencies (weakening of the functions of the liver and kidneys), etc. You can take proprietary Chinese medicines, such as Hematolipids Kang Capsules. The main ingredient of Blood Lipids Kang Capsules is red yeast. Its efficacy is to remove dampness and expectorate phlegm, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis (to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis in the body), strengthen the spleen and eliminate food. It is used for shortness of breath, dizziness and headache caused by spleen deficiency, phlegm and blood stasis obstruction, and also used as adjuvant treatment for hyperlipidemia, diseases caused by atherosclerosis. The common adverse reactions of this product are gastrointestinal discomfort, such as stomach pain, abdominal distension and heartburn. Rarely fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, myalgia, rash. Occasionally, it may cause elevation of serum aminotransferase and creatine phosphokinase. It is contraindicated in persons with hypersensitivity to the product, active hepatitis, or unexplained elevation of serum aminotransferases. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women. Eat a light diet while taking the drug. Monitor liver function, lipids, and creatine kinase. Discontinue use if serum aminotransferase is found to increase up to 3 times the upper limit of normal, or if serum creatine phosphokinase is significantly elevated. Lipids Kang capsule must be used under the guidance of a physician, not self-medication, in order to avoid adverse consequences. If there is carotid atherosclerosis, it is recommended to go to the hospital for standardized treatment.