Neck circumference and cardiovascular outcomes: Insights from the Jackson heart study

ConclusionsIn this large cohort of African American individuals, a larger NC was associated with increased risk for HF hospitalization following adjustment for age and sex, but this risk was not statistically significant after adjusting for other clinical variables. Although NC is not independently associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events, it may offer prognostic information particularly related to HF hospitalization.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research