How is a solitary right carotid artery plaque treated?
Disease description:
My brother was recently diagnosed with a plaque in his right carotid artery. How should it be treated for optimal results?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Shilei
This primarily involves taking lipid-regulating medications to stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, thereby preventing further plaque formation and plaque detachment. If the patient also has hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or hyperglycemia, active antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, and glucose-lowering therapies are essential. Regular hospital visits are recommended for comprehensive evaluations, including complete blood count, electrocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray, echocardiography, carotid artery ultrasound, and coagulation function tests; medication regimens should be adjusted under physician guidance. Adopt a light, low-fat diet; avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods; and abstain from smoking and alcohol consumption.
