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The outcome of atherosclerosis is variable. At one end of the spectrum, many people with critical limitation of blood flow to vital organs, like the heart and brain, survive for many years. At the other end of the spectrum, sudden cardiac death may be the first clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis. So, the emphasis must be placed on the individual to control his or her own identified risk factors and prevent atherosclerosis in the first place.

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