Evaluation of a training program for detection of carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs

Almog, Dov M.; Tsimidis, Kelly; Moss, Mark E.; Gottlieb, Ronald H.; Carter, Laurie C.

doi:10.1067/moe.2000.107056

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“…11 Consistent with these guidelines, heterogeneous radio-opacities in a vertical-linear orientation adjacent to or inferior to the hyoid bone, epiglottis and cervical vertebrae at, above or below the intervertebral space C3-C4 were diagnosed as CCAP after ruling out confounding radio-opacities that lie in close proximity to the vessel such as a calcified triticeous cartilage or superior cornu of calcified cartilage. Patients also had to have a bone densitometry study obtained within 24 months of the panoramic image.…”

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Panoramic images of white and black post-menopausal females evidencing carotid calcifications are at high risk of comorbid osteopenia of the femoral neck

Ti²,

Aghazadehsanai³

et al. 2013

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

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Objectives: Femoral neck fractures in older females resulting from decreased bone mineral density (BMD; osteopenia) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Bone mineralization inhibition is probably controlled by proteins which also foster vascular calcification. Therefore, we evaluated the relationship between calcified carotid artery plaque (CCAP) on panoramic images and BMD on dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) bone scans. Methods: Images and hospital records identified by dentists defined two study groups (20 white females and 24 black females) having CCAP and an incidentally obtained bone scan. Ethnically matched (age67 years, body mass index 63 units) control groups with panoramic images devoid of CCAP and accompanying DXA scan were likewise constituted. A physician determined the BMD on the DXA. Results: Females with CCAP had significantly (p 5 0.03) poorer BMD at the femoral neck than those without CCAP. Although mean femoral neck BMD was significantly lower (p 5 0.009) for white than for black females, there was no significant interaction between race and CCAP (p 5 0.80). Conclusion: We observed a significant inverse association between the CCAP on panoramic images and femoral neck BMD in post-menopausal white females.

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Panoramic images of white and black post-menopausal females evidencing carotid calcifications are at high risk of comorbid osteopenia of the femoral neck

Ti²,

Aghazadehsanai³

et al. 2013

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

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“…6 Approximately 80% of strokes are ischaemic and are due to atherosclerotic disease in the region of the carotid bifurcation. 7,8 The presence of carotid artery calcifications (CACs) on panoramic radiographs (PRs) was first shown by Friedlander and Lande. 9 They suggested that these radiographs were able to play an important role in the early diagnosis of CACs, which could result in the more serious conditions of heart disease and stroke.…”

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The Prevalence of Carotid Artery Calcification on the Panoramic Radiographs of End-stage Renal Disease Patients with Peritoneal Dialysis: Do Incidental Findings Provide Life-saving Information?

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This study investigated the presence of carotid artery calcifications (CACs) on panoramic radiographs (PRs) in endstage renal disease (ESRD) patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD), and analysed the relationship between CAC prevalence and PD duration. A random sample of 110 PRs were collected from ESRD patients (15 with questionable CACs were subsequently excluded). CACs were found in 26 (27.4%) patients; 10 males (23.3% of all males) and 16 females (30.8% of all females). The overall mean PD period was 4.0 ± 3.2 years. There was a significant difference in PD period between patients with and without CACs (5.3 ± 3.1 years versus 3.5 ± 3.1 years, respectively). To our knowledge, this study has the highest CAC prevalence, is the first to be carried out in ESRD patients being treated with PD and has the largest sample of ESRD patients (n = 95). We believe dentists should carefully evaluate patients' PRs for evidence of CACs, enabling these incidental findings to provide life-saving information.

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“…During the investigation of the individuals with dental problems, PR images are routinely used and may be useful in defining (30). When used as a marker for atherosclerosis, CAC may be a significant indicator for future coronary artery disease, strokes, and death (10).…”

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Prevalence of carotid artery calcification on panoramic radiographs in patients with renal stones

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İnci²,

Demirtaş³

et al. 2013

Turk J Med Sci

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Novel symmetrical 3,6-bis [(25,26,27-tripropoxy-28-(3-(4-iodophenyl)propoxy)-p-tert -butyl calix [4]arene ethynyl]-9H-fluoren-9-one with a cone conformation was synthesized by palladium-catalyzed coupling of (25,26,27-tripropoxy-28-(3-(4-iodophenyl)propoxy)-p -tert -butyl calix [4]arene and 3,6-diethynyl-9H-fluoren-9-one. Its structure was confirmed by FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, and 13 C-NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis and positive ion FAB mass spectrometry.

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Evaluation of a training program for detection of carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs

Cited by 86 publications

References 13 publications

Panoramic images of white and black post-menopausal females evidencing carotid calcifications are at high risk of comorbid osteopenia of the femoral neck

Panoramic images of white and black post-menopausal females evidencing carotid calcifications are at high risk of comorbid osteopenia of the femoral neck

The Prevalence of Carotid Artery Calcification on the Panoramic Radiographs of End-stage Renal Disease Patients with Peritoneal Dialysis: Do Incidental Findings Provide Life-saving Information?

Prevalence of carotid artery calcification on panoramic radiographs in patients with renal stones

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