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- The study aimed to assess how common carotid artery calcifications (CAC) are in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) using panoramic radiographs.
- 85 Thai participants, including 29 men and 56 women categorized as having MetS, were evaluated, and findings were confirmed through ultrasonography.
- The results showed that 22.4% had CAC, with a higher occurrence in men (12 men, 7 women), indicating a significant prevalence of CAC among Thai individuals with MetS.
Article Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of carotid artery calcifications (CAC) detected on panoramic radiographs in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Study Design: Eighty-five Thai subjects (29 men, 56 women) who had MetS according to the International Diabetes Federation definition were evaluated for CAC detected on panoramic radiographs. The confirmation of findings was done by ultrasonography.
Results: Carotid artery calcifications were detected in 19 subjects (22.4%) with a mean age of 64 years, range 48-74 years. These subjects included 12 men and 7 women. The CAC were significantly more common in men than in women (P = .002). There were 8 subjects (9.4%) with bilateral calcifications and 11 subjects (12.9%) with unilateral calcification. No significant difference between the right and left sides was found (P = .44).
Conclusion: Thai people with MetS have high prevalence of radiographically detectable carotid artery calcifications.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.05.021 | DOI Listing |
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