Neck Circumference Is Not Associated With Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Retired National Football League Players

ConclusionsIn retired NFL players with a high prevalence of CAC and CAP, NC was not associated with coronary or carotid subclinical atherosclerosis. NC may not be the most appropriate risk marker for atherosclerosis.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - March 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yashashwi Pokharel, Francisco Y. Macedo, Vijay Nambi, Seth S. Martin, Khurram Nasir, Nathan D. Wong, Jeffrey Boone, Arthur J. Roberts, Christie M. Ballantyne, Salim S. Virani Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research