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Prevalence of carotid artery calcification detected by digital panoramic radiographs in a sample of yemeni dental patients / Prevalencia de la calcificación de la arteria carótida detectada por radiografías panorámicas digitales en una muestra de pacientes dentales yemeníes
Helmi, Jameel; Alhariri, Zakria; AL-Jawfi, Khaled; Shamala, Anas.
  • Helmi, Jameel; University of Science & Technology. College of Dentistry. Departament of Biological & Preventive Sciences. YE
  • Alhariri, Zakria; University of Science & Technology. College of Dentistry. Departament of Biological & Preventive Sciences. YE
  • AL-Jawfi, Khaled; University of Science & Technology. College of Dentistry. Departament of Biological & Preventive Sciences. YE
  • Shamala, Anas; University of Science & Technology. College of Dentistry. Departament of Biological & Preventive Sciences. YE
J. oral res. (Impresa) ; 8(6): 510-516, dic. 28, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1224615
ABSTRACT
Background: Carotid artery calcification (CAC) is one of risk factors of cardiovascular disorders (CVDs). Digital panoramic radiographs can detect it. Aim of the study: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CAC detected by digital panoramic radiographs in a sample of Yemeni dental patients. Materials and Methods: An observational and analytical cross-sectional study was used to investigate a convenience sample of 443 patients. These patients were interviewed face-to-face for their socio-demographic information and their medical background regarding CVDs and associated risk factors. The researchers for detection of CAC assessed the digital panoramic radiographs. Results: High income and middle-aged patients were risk factors of CVDs significantly associated with increased incidence of CAC (42 patients (9.5%) and 32 patients (7.2%), respectively). Patients with a previous medical consultation, previous medications and family history of CVDs revealed a significant higher prevalence of CAC (p=0.001). Conclusion: There was an increased prevalence of CAC detected on digital panoramic radiographs, as a risk factor of CVDs. CAC was more common in females than males.
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Antecedentes: La calcificación de la arteria carótida (CAC) es uno de los factores de riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV). La CAC puede ser detectada por radiografías panorámicas digitales. Objetivo del estudio: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la prevalencia de CAC detectada por radiografías panorámicas digitales en una muestra de pacientes dentales yemeníes. Materiales y métodos: Se utilizó un estudio transversal observacional y analítico para investigar una muestra de conveniencia de 443 pacientes. Estos pacientes fueron entrevistados en persona para obtener su información sociodemográfica y sus antecedentes médicos con respecto a las ECV y los factores de riesgo asociados. Los investigadores evaluaron las radiografías panorámicas digitales para detectar CAC. Resultados: Los pacientes de ingresos altos y de mediana edad fueron factores de riesgo de ECV significativamente asociados con una mayor incidencia de CAC (42 pacientes (9,5%) y 32 pacientes (7,2%), respectivamente). Los pacientes con una consulta médica previa, medicamentos previos y antecedentes familiares de ECV revelaron una prevalencia significativamente mayor de CAC (p=0.001). Conclusión: Hubo una mayor prevalencia de CAC detectada en radiografías panorámicas digitales como factor de riesgo de ECV, y CAC fue más común en mujeres que en hombres.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Carotid Artery, Common Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Yemen Institution/Affiliation country: University of Science & Technology/YE

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cardiovascular Diseases / Carotid Artery, Common Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Yemen Institution/Affiliation country: University of Science & Technology/YE