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Carotid calcifications in panoramic radiographs are associated with future stroke or ischemic heart diseases: a long-term follow-up study

Authors: Viveca Wallin Bengtsson, G. Rutger Persson, Johan Berglund, Stefan Renvert

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 3/2019

Abstract

Objective

To assess if carotid calcifications detected in panoramic radiographs are associated with future events of stroke, and/or ischemic heart diseases over 10–13 years in individuals between 60 and 96 years.

Materials and methods

Baseline (2001–2004) panoramic radiographs were assessed for evidence of carotid calcifications from individuals with no previous history of stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases. A radiopaque nodular mass adjacent to the cervical vertebrae, at or below the intervertebral space C3–C4, was interpreted as carotid calcification. Annual medical records were searched for ICD 10 codes through 2014.

Results

Signs of carotid calcification was demonstrated in 238/635 (37.5%) of the study individuals. Signs of carotid calcification was associated with future stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases (χ² = 9.1, OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.2, 2.2, p < 0.002). In individuals 60–72 years, a significant association between radiographic signs of carotid calcification and stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases (χ² = 12.4, OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.5, 4.0, p < 0.000) (adjusted for high blood pressure, diabetes type 2, BMI; OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.1, 3.5, p = 0.03). Individuals (60–72 years) with radiographic evidence of carotid calcifications had a mean cumulative stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases survival time of 12.1 years compared to those without such evidence (13.0 years) (log rank Mantel-Cox χ² = 10.7, p = 0.001).

Conclusions

Evidence of carotid calcifications in panoramic radiographs is associated with an event of stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases in 60–96-year-old individuals.

Clinical relevance

Radiographic evidence of carotid calcifications is associated with stroke and/or ischemic heart diseases. Patients with signs of carotid calcifications should therefore be referred for medical examination.

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Title: Carotid calcifications in panoramic radiographs are associated with future stroke or ischemic heart diseases: a long-term follow-up study
Authors: Viveca Wallin Bengtsson
G. Rutger Persson
Johan Berglund
Stefan Renvert
Publication date: 01-03-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-018-2533-8

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Carotid calcifications in panoramic radiographs are associated with future stroke or ischemic heart diseases: a long-term follow-up study

Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

Clinical relevance

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Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

Clinical relevance

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