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.
Figure 29(b) Side Wall. A 42 inches (1065 mm) minimum length grab bar is required on the side wall, spaced a maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) from the back wall and extending a minimum of 54 inches (1370 mm) from the back wall at a height of 33-36 inches (840-915 mm). The toilet paper dispenser shall be mounted below the grab bar at a minimum height of 19 inches (485 mm). The height of the toilet seat shall be 17 to 19 inches (430 â 485 mm) above the finished floor.