Effect of non-statin Therapy on the Composition and Characteristics of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques: A Systematic Review

Key Points

• Non-statin therapy positively influences carotid atherosclerotic plaques, enhancing lipid composition variation.
• Key evidence reveals significant changes in plaque characteristics, which may relate to decreased cardiovascular risk.
• Systematic review across various studies evaluates the composition changes of carotid atherosclerosis under non-statin therapies.
• Implications suggest non-statin therapy may be important for plaque management, highlighting the need for further clinical investigation.