Atherosclerosis can be treated with atorvastatin.
Disease description:
My father has arteriosclerosis, and recently his neck pain may be due to worsening of the condition. We are planning to switch him to atorvastatin. Can patients with arteriosclerosis take atorvastatin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Patients with arteriosclerosis can be treated with atorvastatin. Atorvastatin helps lower blood lipid levels, improve vascular endothelial function, and stabilize plaques. It can help dilate blood vessels in patients with arteriosclerosis, reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation, and also has certain antiplatelet effects, thereby reducing the risk of thrombosis.
