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Guido Schiroli1, Pierluigi Valente2, Francesco Valente3
1Dentistry, University of Genoa, Genoa, ITA.
Dentists can identify cardiovascular risk by spotting carotid artery calcifications on dental X-rays. This early detection on panoramic radiographs can help prevent serious events like stroke.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- Carotid artery calcifications are often incidentally found on panoramic radiographs.
- These calcifications are associated with increased risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
- Panoramic radiography is a common dental imaging technique.
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