Statins for carotid artery blockage

[Mara1117]

My right internal carotid artery has 50-69% stenosis and, in ultrasounds, has been the same numbers for 5 years.  My neurologist says I dont have to do anything.  My primary Dr. has me taking Lipitor for about that same amount of time for lowering cholesterol.  Does Lipitor or any statin help prevent further carotid artery blockage?

[Nassim Abi Chahine, MD]

No sufficient data about the progression of carotid disease, but for sure, cholesterol alone is not the main factor of internal wall damage. Most probably you have one of the three most popular triggers of that phenomenon:
1- Tobacco (smoking)
2- Alcohol (drinking)
3- Uncontrolable high Glucose level (Diabetes)

Try to answer yourself
and take adequate serious and responsible measures

[Mara1117]

Thanks for answering, Dr. Chahine,  However, I have none of those triggers (smoking, drinking, diabetes.)  However, your answer may be of help to others.