Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque: Pathophysiology, Clinical Management, and Preventive Approaches

作者：Xing Chang, Hang Zhu, Zhijiang Guo, Hongshuo Shi, Yingjie Tian, Qianying Hao, Hui Zhang, Rongjun Zou, Xiaoping Fan, Qihui Zhang, Sang‐Bing Ong, Qingyong He, Hao Zhou · 发表于：International Journal of Medical Sciences · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.7150/ijms.107479 · 被引用次数：5 · 研究领域：Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases、Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention、Oropharyngeal Anatomy and Pathologies

To standardize and harmonize pharmacist-led cholesterol-lowering medication therapy management (MTM) for patients with carotid atherosclerosis and plaque, the Expert Consensus on Lipid-Lowering Pharmacotherapy Management in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis and Plaque was developed under the leadership of the PLA General Hospital. This consensus establishes a systematic framework spanning the full-cycle management process: data collection, analytical evaluation, intervention implementation, and long-term follow-up, supported by standardized protocols, documentation forms, and assessment tools. It prioritizes seven evidence-based evaluation domains: therapeutic efficacy, drug selection, dosing appropriateness, adverse reactions, drug-drug/food interactions, cost-effectiveness, and medication adherence. By integrating practical workflows with clinical decision-support tools, the consensus aims to optimize therapeutic outcomes, mitigate safety risks, and provide actionable guidance for healthcare professionals managing this high-risk population.