If diseased, the carotid artery becomes narrowed or blocked and blood is unable to flow to the brain. The main cause of a stroke is a blockage in the carotid artery. Carotid artery disease is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
Toilet Height. Whereas the height of a standard toilet is 17 inches or lower -- 14 1/2 inches is a common height -- the ADA guidelines mandate a distance between 17 and 19 inches from top of the seat to the floor on a handicap-accessible toilet. If the toilet is for use by children, the height must be from 11 to 17 inches. Many toilet manufacturers sell comfort models that conform to this height guideline, but if replacing your toilet isn't in your budget, you can increase the height of your standard toilet with an elevated seat.
1. Best Toilet Height For Tall People. Many people who are taller in stature find standard-height toilets (ones with a toilet seat height of 15-16 inches high) to be uncomfortably low. If you are of taller stature, a floor-mounted toilet labelled as being a âComfort Heightâ toilet is a good consideration. Comfort Height toilets have a higher-than-average toilet seat height, typically ranging from 17 inches to 19 inches in height (measured from the floor to the top of the toilet seat). Examples of Comfort Height toilets are shown below.