How to treat small atherosclerotic plaques in the lower extremity arteries
Disease description:
I've been feeling stiffness and reduced mobility in my limbs these past two days. After a medical checkup, the doctor diagnosed me with lower limb arterial sclerosis with small plaques. How should this condition be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Small atherosclerotic plaques in the lower extremity arteries are typically treated under a physician's guidance with antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel or aspirin. Additionally, drugs that dilate blood vessels and promote collateral circulation—such as sarpogrelate hydrochloride or cilostazol—may also be used. If pharmacological treatment proves ineffective, surgical options such as endarterectomy or arterial bypass surgery may be considered based on medical advice.
