The survival time of atherosclerosis at the age of 50 is related to the severity of the disease and whether or not the patient receives the correct treatment, and there is a wide range of individual differences, so it is not possible to generalize.
Atherosclerosis is the thickening of the walls of the arteries, hardening of the walls, decrease in elasticity, and accumulation of lipids in the inner lining of the arteries. The severity of atherosclerosis depends mainly on the degree of arterial stenosis and the degree of tissue ischemia.
The severity of atherosclerosis can be evaluated and treated accordingly by means of lipid tests, X-ray examinations, arteriography and Doppler ultrasonography.
Atherosclerosis can be treated by starting with lifestyle habits, low fat, low salt and low cholesterol diets, such as cooking with less oil and salt, not eating fatty meats, etc., and supplementing with fresh fruits and vegetables as appropriate. With appropriate exercise, such as square dancing, jogging, etc., quit smoking and drinking, keep a happy mood.
If necessary, take lipid-lowering, anti-atherosclerosis, plaque-stabilizing drugs, such as atorvastatin, aspirin, etc., under the guidance of a physician.
If atherosclerosis receives appropriate and correct treatment, the survival period can be no different from that of a normal person. However, if the degree of narrowing is large and untreated atherosclerosis, even adverse events such as heart attack and cerebral infarction can occur, putting their lives at risk.