The relevance of detecting carotid artery calcification on plain radiograph.

The relevance of detecting carotid artery calcification on plain radiograph.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the potential value of carotid artery calcification observed on plain radiographs in patients referred for carotid angiogram in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis. METHODS One hundred sixty consecutive patients with suspected carotid artery stenosis underwent both plain radiographs of the carotid arteries and digital subtract...

1330 The Relevance of Detecting Carotid Artery Calcification on Plain Radiograph

Background and Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the potential value of carotid artery calcification observed on plain radiographs in patients referred for carotid angiogram in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis. Methods: One hundred sixty consecutive patients with suspected carotid artery stenosis underwent both plain radiographs of the carotid arteries and digital subtract...

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[Prevalence of carotid artery calcification on panoramic radiographs].

In a retrospective study, the prevalence of carotid artery calcifications on routine screening panoramic radiographs of a Dutch Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department was investigated. Individuals older than 45 without a history of CVA, TIA or head and neck radiotherapy were included.Technically useful radiographs were available for 145 males (mean age 59.6 years) and 303 females (mean age 58....

Systemic disease involvement of the hand: manifestations on plain radiograph.