Age and duration of hypertension are associated with carotid artery tortuosity

ConclusionCarotid artery tortuosity is a relatively common carotid artery disease. The incidence of carotid artery tortuosity may increase with age and the duration of hypertension. The consumption of antihypertensive drugs may reduce the incidence of carotid artery tortuosity.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research