Evidence of carotid atherosclerosis in orthopantomograms and the risk for future cardiovascular events

Hoke, M.; Schmidt, B; Schillinger, Thomas; Kluger, W.; Wiesbauer, Franz; Mlekusch, Wolfgang; Minar, Erich; Schillinger, Martin

doi:10.1024/0301-1526/a000053

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“…Atheromas often have been detected on the panoramic radiographs of neurologically asymptomatic male veterans; however, similar studies have not been conducted among female veterans ( 14 ). Hoke et al reported that there is no statistically significant association between the presence of CAC on panoramic radiographs and the presence of a significant carotid stenosis or the degree of carotid stenosis ( 4 ). In a study conducted by Masood et al, hypertension did not show a statistically significant association with CAC ( 6 ).…”

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“…Therefore, finding symptoms and risk factors that predict CVA is important for prevention. Some of these risk factors include hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), high cholesterol smoking and diabetes ( 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 ). The reduced estrogen level and other aging processes associated with menopause in women above 50 years of age are factors that increase the risk of stroke ( 3 , 13 ).…”

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Relationship Between Carotid Artery Calcification and Dental Panoramic Images,Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction

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Background:Carotid artery calcification may be related to cerebrovascular accident, which may result in death or physical and mental disabilities in survivors.Objectives:Our purpose is to study the association of carotid artery calcification (CAC) on dental panoramic radiographs and two risk factors of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) including hypertension and myocardial infarction (MI).Patients and Methods:Panoramic images of 200 patients that were all women above 50 years of age (a population suffering from vascular diseases) were investigated. All panoramic images were provided under similar conditions in terms of the type of panoramic radiograph equipment, type of applied films and the automatic film processor. Then, the patients answered questions about MI history and taking antihypertensive drugs. We also measured the blood pressure of patients in two separate surveys. Data analysis was performed by SPSS statistical program. We used Exact Fisher test and Chi-Square test at a significant level of less than 0.05 to study the effect of these variables on the occurrence of carotid artery calcification.Results:Among 200 studied samples, 22 of the patients (11%) had carotid artery calcification on the dental panoramic radiograph. In total, 52 patients (26%) had hypertension and four people (2%) had a history of MI. Eleven individuals among patients suffering from hypertension (21.2%) and three individuals among patients with a history of MI (75%) demonstrated CAC on dental panoramic images .Conclusions:The relationship between CAC found on dental panoramic radiographs and two CVA risk factors--hypertension and MI-- was significant. Therefore, it seems that detection of CAC on panoramic images of dental patients must be considered by dentists.

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Relationship Between Carotid Artery Calcification and Dental Panoramic Images,Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction

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“… 10 When ACA is diagnosed, atherosclerosis treatment can be initiated by the appropriate professional, with the objective of repairing or mitigating acute or chronic ischemic lesions, thereby preventing serious manifestations and preserving the patient’s quality of life. 11 …”

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Early diagnosis of atherosclerosis with panoramic radiographs: a review

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Carotid artery disease has been linked with cerebral vascular accident, also known as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, or cerebral ischemia. It is caused by narrowing or obstruction of arteries in the neck (the carotid arteries) that are responsible for transporting blood from the aorta to the brain. Panoramic radiographs are used in dentistry to show both dental arches as a supplement to the clinical dental examination. The objective of this study is to highlight the importance of panoramic radiographs for diagnosis of arterial disease, by means of a bibliographic review. The PubMed database was searched using the keywords “atherosclerosis” and “panoramic”, with the filters “last 5 years” and “humans”. Twenty articles were identified, six of which were chosen for this study because they were open access. The review concluded that panoramic radiographs enable early diagnosis of carotid artery calcification, resulting in earlier interventions, and offer an accessible cost.

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Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography in the detection of calcified carotid artery atheroma: a meta-analysis

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Evidence of carotid atherosclerosis in orthopantomograms and the risk for future cardiovascular events

Abstract: Evidence of carotid plaque revealed by OPGs in patients with previously known cardiovascular disease is no useful prognostic marker for MACE. Detection of carotid atherosclerosis by OPGs in these patients therefore has no clinical consequence.

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Relationship Between Carotid Artery Calcification and Dental Panoramic Images,Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction

Relationship Between Carotid Artery Calcification and Dental Panoramic Images,Hypertension and Myocardial Infarction

Early diagnosis of atherosclerosis with panoramic radiographs: a review

Diagnostic accuracy of panoramic radiography in the detection of calcified carotid artery atheroma: a meta-analysis

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