The life expectancy for cerebral atherosclerosis cannot be generalized, but depends on the degree of cerebral atherosclerosis, whether or not the patient is receiving active and effective treatment, whether or not there is a secondary cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage, and the patient’s general condition. The life expectancy of some patients may be unaffected, while others may have a shorter life expectancy.
Mild cerebral atherosclerosis may have no effect on life expectancy and patients may live for a long time. In order to prevent the effects of cerebral atherosclerosis, anti-atherosclerotic treatment should be actively given. Statins such as atorvastatin tablets can be taken to combat atherosclerosis, and oral aspirin or clopidogrel can be used for antiplatelet therapy if necessary.
Severe cerebral atherosclerosis often results in cerebral infarction or massive cerebral hemorrhage, which may seriously affect the patient’s life expectancy. With massive cerebral infarction or massive cerebral hemorrhage in critical areas, the patient can die very quickly because the respiratory and circulatory centers are affected. Disability and bed-riddenness due to secondary cerebrovascular disease can also be easily combined with serious complications such as infections, leading to a reduced life expectancy.
Patients with cerebral vascular sclerosis should be actively given prevention and treatment, and it is recommended that patients pay attention to low-salt, low-fat diet, avoiding oily, high-cholesterol food. Usually also pay attention to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, appropriate exercise.