Greater Height Is Associated with a Larger Carotid Lumen Diameter
<b>Background:</b> Previous studies link tall stature with a reduced ischemic stroke risk. One theory posits that tall people have larger cerebral artery lumens and therefore have a lower plaque occlusion risk than those who are short. Previous studies have not critically evaluated the a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Medicines |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/6/2/57 |