Prevalence of carotid artery calcifications among 2.500 digital panoramic radiographs of an adult Brazilian population
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
; 23(3): e256-e261, mayo 2018.
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em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-175874
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Localização: BNCS
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of the present study was to analyze the epidemiological data of digital panoramic radiographs revealing suggestive images of carotid artery calcifications (CAC) from a Northeast Brazilian population. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted with 2,500 digital panoramic radiographs obtained from a single imaging reference center in Northeast Brazil. Images from individuals of both sexes and older than 18 years were included and those that did not cover the region of cervical vertebrae or presented low radiographic quality were excluded. Data were analyzed regarding prevalence, location (bilateral, right or left), sex, and age using the Chi-square test at the significance level of 5%.RESULTS:
An amount of 96 (4%) patients presented suggestive images of CAC. The female sex (p = 0.003) and individuals aged up to 70 years (p = 0.002) were statically significant. 40.4% were found bilaterally, 37.6% on the right side (p < 0.001) and 22% on the left side.CONCLUSIONS:
In conclusion, this study showed a low prevalence of suggestive images of CAC in digital panoramic radiographs from a Northeast Brazilian population. It was observed a higher prevalence of CAC associated with female sex, older patients, and right side location
Texto completo:
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Coleções:
Bases de dados nacionais
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Radiografia Panorâmica
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Doenças das Artérias Carótidas
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Calcificação Vascular
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Federal University of Ceará/Brazil