Prevalence of carotid artery calcifications detected on panoramic radiographs and confirmed by Doppler ultrasonography: Their relationship with systemic conditions

Conclusions: CACs can be detected in PRJs, and are more frequent in common carotid arteries. No significant associations were detected between the presence of unilateral or bilateral CAC in PRJ and hypertension, diabetes, or obesity.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - October 20, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Thalita Queiroz AbreuElza Bernardes FerreiraSebastião Barreto de Brito FilhoKelston Paulo Felice de SalesFernanda Ferreira LopesAna Emília Figueiredo de Oliveira Source Type: research