Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3156567 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the western world. Calcification noted on cone beam computerized tomography, frequently used to evaluate the maxillofacial structures for extent of tumor, trauma, and implant placement, may indicate atherosclerotic disease in the carotid artery. Internal carotid artery stenosis is a recognized risk factor for stroke; multiple, large randomized controlled trials have demonstrated a decreased risk of stroke after repair of the stenotic artery. Recognition of calcified carotid artery plaque, on cone beam computerized tomography during the course of surgical care may offer the opportunity for stroke risk reduction.
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Authors
Dov M. Almog, Frank T. Padberg Jr., Gwendolyhn Carmel, Arthur H. Friedlander,