Neck circumference and early stage atherosclerosis: the cardiometabolic risk in Chinese (CRC) study

Conclusions: Our data showed that high NC was associated with an increased risk of early stage atherosclerosis in Chinese adults, independent of other metabolic risk factors. Hypertension might modify the association between NC and cfPWV.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research