Résumé
@#Atherosclerosis is the common basic pathophysiology progresses of acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture and consequently thrombosis are the major cause of mobility and mortality in atherosclerosis, and treatment aimed at stabilizing vulnerable plaques is of great clinical importance. However, an ideal drug for stabilizing vulnerable plaques is still lacking. Although Statins are considered as the most potent drugs for stabilizing plaques, their side effects are serious. Traditional Chinese medicine have multi-targets and less side effect, it might be the potential candidate for atherosclerosis treatment. This article reviewed the latest progresses on the stabilizing vulnerable plaques treatments.