It is not possible to generalize how long the carotid artery soft spot can live after its formation. If the patient finds the carotid artery soft spot and treats it in time, it usually does not affect his life expectancy. However, carotid artery soft spot is unstable, if dislodged, it may cause cerebral infarction, if not treated in time, it may affect the life expectancy, and the individual situation is different, it is not possible to determine the specific survival time. Carotid artery soft spot formation requires active treatment, you can take oral aspirin, clopidogrel, etc., to prevent platelet aggregation, to prevent the formation of blood clots. Atherosclerosis can also be improved by taking drugs such as atorvastatin calcium tablets, pravastatin and simvastatin. The key to how long you can live with carotid artery soft spot is whether you follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment and whether you maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended that patients maintain a positive and optimistic mindset and carry out regular treatment in a timely manner.