Many people in the physical examination, found that their carotid artery has plaque, people's reaction is very different: some people do not take it seriously at all, do not pay attention to it at all; some other patients are worried about too much, and even dare not run, for fear that a run will lead to plaque detachment. What is the right thing to do?
In my opinion, the correct attitude towards carotid plaque is to strategically defy it and tactically emphasize it, and not to be pessimistic and overly worried about it, but to be scientific in treatment and lifestyle. Now I answer the question, in the end, the carotid artery plaque, can you run? Open the door to give the answer: in most cases, you can run, pay attention to not too strenuous on the line! The next specific analysis:
What is carotid plaque?
The carotid artery is the main blood vessel of the brain, just like the water pipe, need to work day and night. If it is not managed properly, "rust" and "sludge" (these are the so-called "plaques") will appear and then be deposited on the vessel wall, resulting in narrowing of the vessel lumen and affecting the blood supply to the brain. supply of blood to the brain. If the plaque is unstable, it may fall off or rupture under the impact of blood flow, forming a blood clot that can cause a stroke and pose a serious threat to the patient's health and even life.
Can I run if I have plaque in my carotid artery?
To tell the answer clearly: in most cases you can. This is because, in general, the plaque in our bodies is relatively stable, able to cling to the walls of our blood vessels and undergo the unrelenting onslaught of blood flow 24 hours a day without falling off.
We know that life is all about exercise. Appropriate exercise can effectively enhance the body's metabolism, promote the body's self-repair, improve cardiovascular function, promote blood circulation throughout the body, reduce blood viscosity, promote the metabolism of fat, cholesterol and other substances, reduce the formation of plaque, improve blood vessel elasticity, and prevent blood vessel blockage. Patients with carotid artery plaque, exercise should be according to their ability, to choose the right way of exercise for themselves, it is best to choose low-intensity aerobic exercise, such as tai chi, square dance, walking, jogging and so on. To summarize, the carotid artery has plaque, it is possible to run, but the intensity should not be too large.
For carotid artery plaque is very large and unstable, the most important thing at this time is the hospital, drugs or intervention surgery, rather than put life at risk to run, right?
What should I do if I find carotid plaque?
Risk factors for carotid plaque include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, smoking, alcoholism, and staying up all night, so once you find carotid plaque, you should do the following: (1) Quit smoking and drinking. (2) Avoid staying up all night and sitting for a long time. (3) Adopt healthy eating habits and avoid high-fat foods, such as animal offal. (4) Adhere to participate in low-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking and jogging. (5) Maintain an optimistic state of mind. (6) Medication. (7) Regular physical examination and review.
Summary Carotid artery plaque, although small, can reflect the body's vascular health status. People with high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, high blood sugar, obesity, smoking, insufficient exercise, high work pressure, advanced age, family history of disease, etc., should go to regular hospitals for carotid plaque testing. If the carotid plaque is detected to be large, the first step should be to improve the lifestyle, and at the same time, it must be treated as soon as possible (using medication, particularly large plaques may require stent implantation) to prevent acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.