Throat bone may play role in stroke risk, new study suggests

This study examined CT scans from 206 patients who had carotid artery surgery to see if the hyoid bone (a small bone in the neck) is positioned differently in people with narrowed arteries. Researchers measured the distance and angle between the hyoid bone and carotid artery, and looked at hyoid shape. The goal was to understand if these anatomical features are linked to plaque buildup and stroke, which could help improve prevention strategies.