What is carotid atherosclerosis

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My friend's grandfather had a bad speech not long ago. Later, he went to the hospital for examination and got arteriosclerosis. Let's introduce what is carotid atherosclerosis?

What is carotid atherosclerosis

First of all, carotid atherosclerosis, or carotid atherosclerosis, is the manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis in the carotid artery, which usually occurs in adolescence and gradually worsens with age. At present, it is considered to be closely related to the occurrence of ischemic stroke in the elderly.

Secondly, in the early stage of carotid atherosclerosis, intima-media thickening is the first manifestation, and then atherosclerotic plaque is gradually formed. On this basis, there are intra plaque bleeding, plaque rupture, mural thrombosis and secondary vascular stenosis, which cause the corresponding hemodynamic changes and lead to the occurrence of ischemic cerebrovascular events.

Finally, with atherosclerosis, carotid atherosclerosis is affected by many factors. Age > 60 years old, male, long-term smoking history, hypertension history, diabetes history and hyperlipidemia were the risk factors of carotid plaque formation. The symptoms of arteriosclerosis are directly related to the condition of the disease, mainly with the degree of stenosis and the nature of plaque.

matters needing attention

The disease of arteriosclerosis is mainly prevented in peacetime. We should have a reasonable living habit, eat reasonably, limit the intake of salt and fat, strengthen exercise, control weight, control blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipid, etc.