Could a neck bone be linked to stroke risk?

NCT ID NCT05349526

Summary

This study looked at whether the position of a small neck bone (the hyoid bone) is related to narrowing of the carotid artery and stroke. Researchers analyzed CT scans from 206 patients who had surgery to clear a blocked carotid artery. The goal was to gather knowledge to better understand what might contribute to artery disease and stroke risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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