ArticleMedicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal2018
Prevalence of carotid artery calcifications among 2,500 digital panoramic radiographs of an adult Brazilian population.
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- Carotid Artery Calcifications on Panoramic Radiographs.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Assessment of carotid artery calcifications on digital panoramic radiographs and their relationship with periodontal condition and cardiovascular risk factors.International dental journal · 2020Article
- Relation Between the Incidence of Carotid Artery Calcification and Systemic Diseases.Clinical interventions in aging · 2020Article
- The Prevalence and Correlation of Carotid Artery Calcifications and Dental Pulp Stones in a Saudi Arabian Population.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of the present study was to analyze the epidemiological data of digital panoramic radiographs revealing suggestive images of carotid artery calcifications (CAC) from a Northeast Brazilian population. MATERIAL AND
methodsA cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted with 2,500 digital panoramic radiographs obtained from a single imaging reference center in Northeast Brazil. Images from individuals of both sexes and older than 18 years were included and those that did not cover the region of cervical vertebrae or presented low radiographic quality were excluded. Data were analyzed regarding prevalence, location (bilateral, right or left), sex, and age using the Chi-square test at the significance level of 5%.
resultsAn amount of 96 (4%) patients presented suggestive images of CAC. The female sex (p=0.003) and individuals aged up to 70 years (p=0.002) were statically significant. 40.4% were found bilaterally, 37.6% on the right side (p<0.001) and 22% on the left side.
conclusionsIn conclusion, this study showed a low prevalence of suggestive images of CAC in digital panoramic radiographs from a Northeast Brazilian population. It was observed a higher prevalence of CAC associated with female sex, older patients, and right side location.
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