Occurrence and associated factors of carotid artery calcification detected by digital panoramic radiography in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis

Conclusion There was a significant presence of CAC detected on digital panoramic radiographs in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. Calcification was more frequent in older patients, women, individuals with diabetes mellitus, and patients who had undergone hemodialysis for longer periods.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research