Punctate calcified plaque in the wall of the basilar artery, how to treat it

The treatment of basilar artery wall punctate calcified plaque mainly includes general treatment and drug treatment.
1. General treatment: it is mainly to adjust the diet and living habits, adjust the diet structure, low-salt and low-fat diet; regular and moderate physical exercise; weight control; quit smoking and limiting alcohol; regular rest and relaxation.
2. Medication: Patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia should be treated with oral antihypertensive, hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering drugs, such as levamlodipine and metformin, etc., and be monitored regularly. If there is a history of ischemic cerebrovascular disease such as cerebral infarction in the past, secondary prevention drugs for cerebrovascular disease such as aspirin and atorvastatin should be taken.
Punctate calcified plaque of basilar artery wall is mostly seen in middle-aged and old people, suggesting the presence of atherosclerosis and the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, attention should be paid to the control of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease risk factors, and it is recommended to actively seek medical attention, screen for cerebrovascular disease risk factors and intervene with the abnormal indicators as early as possible.