Heavy Snoring Is An Independent Risk Factor For Carotid Atherosclerosis
Monday, September 1, 2008 - 14:14
in Health & Medicine
Objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. The prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis, a leading cause of stroke, increases significantly with the severity of snoring.
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