Relationship between vascular endothelium and periodontal disease in atherosclerotic lesions: Review article

Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction are linked to the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic disease. Recent studies suggest that periodontal infection and the ensuing increase in the levels of inflammatory markers may be associated with myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease and cerebrova...

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Published in:World journal of cardiology 2015-01, Vol.7 (1), p.26-30
Main Authors: Saffi, Marco Aurélio Lumertz, Furtado, Mariana Vargas, Polanczyk, Carisi Anne, Montenegro, Márlon Munhoz, Ribeiro, Ingrid Webb Josephson, Kampits, Cassio, Haas, Alex Nogueira, Rösing, Cassiano Kuchenbecker, Rabelo-Silva, Eneida Rejane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular
diseases
Endothelium
Minireviews
Nitric
oxide
Periodontal
Vascular
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Summary:Inflammation and endothelial dysfunction are linked to the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic disease. Recent studies suggest that periodontal infection and the ensuing increase in the levels of inflammatory markers may be associated with myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. The present article aimed at reviewing contemporary data on the pathophysiology of vascular endothelium and its association with periodontitis in the scenario of cardiovascular disease.
ISSN:1949-8462
1949-8462
DOI:10.4330/wjc.v7.i1.26