Periodontitis and arterial stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction and Aims Patients with periodontitis have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, although a causal relationship between these conditions remains unclear. Arterial stiffness is considered a marker of arteriosclerosis and a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. A systematic review o...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical periodontology Vol. 42; no. 11; pp. 977 - 987
Main Authors:	Schmitt, Audrey, Carra, Maria Clotilde, Boutouyrie, Pierre, Bouchard, Philippe
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.11.2015
Subjects:	arterial stiffness Cardiovascular Diseases Humans Periodontitis Pulse Wave Analysis pulse wave velocity Risk Factors systematic review Vascular Stiffness arterial stiffness pulse wave velocity systematic review periodontitis
ISSN:	0303-6979, 1600-051X
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