There is no accurate answer to the question of how long you can live with plaque. Patients with plaque should be actively treated to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Arterial plaque is the basis of the development of atherosclerosis, the severity of the condition and the location of the plaque, the number of plaques related to the occurrence of plaque, cerebrovascular and coronary arteries plaque may increase the risk of cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, but the impact on the survival time of the patient there is no accurate data, can not be directly assessed on the survival of the patient. Patients with plaques should have strict dietary control, focusing on low-fat foods, avoiding animal offal, eating more green and fresh vegetables, controlling blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids to avoid the progression of plaques, and reviewing arterial ultrasound on a regular basis. Patients with arterial plaque should be given regular treatment under the guidance of physicians to slow down the progress of the disease.