Improved Medication and Care to Achieve Lipid Targets After Carotid Surgery

Participants receive prompt adjustment of lipid-lowering therapy perioperatively and 6-8 weeks after carotid endarterectomy to achieve guideline-recommended LDL-C targets, combined with intensive follow-up visits and laboratory monitoring. Intensive follow-up visits and laboratory monitoring of lipid parameters are performed at 6-8 weeks and again at 12-16 weeks postoperatively to optimize lipid management.

Participants receive standard postoperative care according to guidelines, including lipid management and routine follow-up without additional early intervention or intensive monitoring. Lipid parameters are assessed only once at 12-16 weeks postoperatively.