| Autor: |
Luiz Cesar de Moraes, Júlio César de Mello Castilho, Michelle Bianchi de Moraes, Mari Eli Leonelli de Moraes, Edmundo Medicci Filho |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Odonto. 17:110-114 |
| ISSN: |
2176-1000 |
| DOI: |
10.15603/2176-1000/odonto.v17n33p110-114 |
| Popis: |
Cerebrovascular accident occurs as a result of atherosclerosis involving the carotid artery due to the formation of atheromas, which are calcified atherosclerotic plaques that may be detected by panoramic radiography in asymptomatic patients. They are usually detected radiographically in subjects of both sexes aged over 50 years. Carotid atheromatous plaques, with high degree of stenosis and rich in lipid content, are associated with a high risk of cerebrovascular events and cardiovascular evolutions according to each patient’s risk factors. The detection of a carotid artery atheroma by panoramic radiographic examination is of paramount importance when a patient is forward for treatment and may prevent possible complications. The region between C3 and C4 cervical vertebrae should be carefully examined and the atheroma should be distinguished from structures in this region, especially in individuals submitted to head or neck irradiations and those diagnosed with occult metabolic syndrome. The possibility of detecting signs of carotid artery atherosclerosis by panoramic radiography may anticipate the treatment and reduce the morbidity and mortality rates. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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