Analysis of the capacity of detection of carotid artery calcification through a new dental examination, comparing with the medical examination used

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• Conditions: Atherosclerosis; C10.228.140.300.200

• Registration Number: RBR-5p8qtf
• Lead Sponsor: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with prior indication of Panoramic Radiography for dental treatment; with Doppler Ultrasonography of the bilateral carotid systems for cardiac monitoring purposes in less than 12 months; between 50 and 90 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who presented difficulties in ambulation; Patients with disabling conditions that could hinder their participation; with cognitive deficit, who did not agree with the Terms of Free and Informed Consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Greater detection of atheromas calcified by anteroposterior technique in relation to Panoramic Radiography<br><br>Accuracy of 98% of the anteroposterior technique in detection of calcified carotid atheromas<br>Accuracy of 68% of the Panoramic Radiography in detection of calcified carotid atheromas

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcomes are not expected.