title: Previously unappreciated carotid artery stenosis diagnosed by cone beam computerized tomography.
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.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Dov M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Almog
authors.forename: Frank T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Padberg
authors.forename: Gwendolyhn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Carmel
authors.forename: Arthur H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Friedlander
mesh_terms: D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged