The Carotid Siphon In South-african Blacks With Stroke - A Monograph

Experience gained over a period of 8 years examining the carotid siphon in Black South-Africans suffering from Stroke - Post mortem findings. Comparison with controls utilizing similar macroscopical and microscopical parameters. In the sixties, pre-graduate students in South Africa were taught that atherosclerosis almost never occurred in Black patients; this questionable wisdom perpetuated by studies on blood lipid levels and others regarding prisoners (with diets far from affluent and physical exercise usually post-exhaustion) (Personal observation).

About the author

Dr. Lou Lemmer used to be a registered anatomical and clinical pathologist in South-Africa, and Professor, now retired. 

Product details

• Authors: Lou Lemmer
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.03.2020
• EAN: 9786200654151
• ISBN: 9786200654151
• No. of pages: 100
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions