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Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease: a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke? - DentistryIQ

This literature review discusses the findings of more recent studies investigating the relationship between chronic inflammatory periodontal disease and risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. The intensity of inflammation in moderate and severe chronic periodontitis is clearly sufficient to induce a systemic response.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition, disease