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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Main Authors: Phoenix Hwaung, Moonseong Heo, Brianna Bourgeois, Samantha Kennedy, John Shepherd, Steven B. Heymsfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/6/2/57