[HIGHLIGHTS] Can plaque buildup in the carotid arteries be reversed?

Carotid artery is a "window" that reflects the health of the arteries and blood vessels throughout the body. People with plaque in their arteries are up to 2-3 times more likely to have an ischemic stroke than those without.

The key to treating carotid plaque is controlling blood lipids. High-intensity statin treatment is more effective than low-intensityStatins are one of the most commonly used lipid-lowering drugs in clinical practice and can significantly reduce LDL-C levels.