Abstract:With proper technique, the standard 6-ft. posterior-anterior radiograph of the chest usually provides a satisfactory sof t \ x=req-\ tissue study of the cervical portion of the carotid arteries. In a random study of 1,000 chest radiographs of persons more than 40 years of age, 216 individuals demonstrated carotid calcification. There is a rising frequency with aging. For corresponding age groups, carotid calcification is somewhat more frequent in males than in females. In individuals more than 80 years of age,… Show more
“…Atherosclerotic disease (thrombus and emboli formation) in the area of the bifurcation of the common carotid artery is the most common (60%) cause of stroke 2 . Such lesions are often partially calcified and visible on plain radiographs of the skull, facial bones and cervical spine [3][4][5][6][7] . Although this area is visualized on panoramic dental radiographs, dentists do not routinely report the presence of calcified carotid atheromas.…”
Panoramic radiographs obtained during the course of routine dental treatment may demonstrate calcified carotid atheromas in patients at risk of stroke.
“…Atherosclerotic disease (thrombus and emboli formation) in the area of the bifurcation of the common carotid artery is the most common (60%) cause of stroke 2 . Such lesions are often partially calcified and visible on plain radiographs of the skull, facial bones and cervical spine [3][4][5][6][7] . Although this area is visualized on panoramic dental radiographs, dentists do not routinely report the presence of calcified carotid atheromas.…”
Panoramic radiographs obtained during the course of routine dental treatment may demonstrate calcified carotid atheromas in patients at risk of stroke.
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