Increased maximum common carotid intima-media thickness is associated with smoking and hypertension in Tochigi Prefecture residents
ConclusionWe identified current smoking and hypertension as the most significant contributing factors to increased IMT-Cmax in residents of Tochigi Prefecture, emphasizing the importance of routine blood pressure monitoring and anti-smoking education in this population.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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