"Larger retinal venular diameters are associated with an increased risk of stroke and cerebral infarction. The role of venules in cerebrovascular disease warrants further exploration."
SOURCE: Ikram MK, de Jong FJ, Bos MJ, et al. Retinal vessel diameters and risk of stroke: the Rotterdam Study. Neurol 2006;66(9):1339-43.
Interesting article. Thanks for posting it Dr. Kevin. (Sorry for my prior comment on the wrong article. I meant to comment on this one.)
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