CD34 and atherosclerosis: Since the development of atherosclerosis is one aspect of vascular repair, and we previously reported that platelet count indicates the activity of vascular repair (endothelial repair and development of atherosclerosis) [12], studies clarifying the association between height and platelet count and its association with circulating CD34-positive cells might be an efficient tool to evaluate the risk of vascular pathological disadvantages caused by short stature.