In that case, the amount of blockage seen on the ultrasound would not require any surgical procedure. An aspirin a day and cholesterol lowering medications may be appropriate, but would depend on her overall medical condition. You should check with her doctor before starting any therapy. The amount of atherosclerosis in the heart arteries and carotid arteries increases with age. I would not however equate this with being normal , as atherosclerosis to any degree is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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