title: Do cardio-vascular and periodontal diseases have a close, causal relationship?
abstract: Cardiovascular (CVD) and periodontal diseases (PDs) are both characterized not only by a high prevalence, but also by a constant increase. Their association could be explained by their high prevalence and by some common risk factors. This review is highlighting a possible causal relationship between the two kinds of diseases. The possible benefit in general health could be a major one, as PDs can be prevented and treated efficiently, not as many other CV risk factors.
authors.affiliation: "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Medical Clinic of Clinical Emergency Hospital Ilfov County, Bucharest, Romania. drhoriabalan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bălan
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D015415:Biomarkers; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D058226:Plaque, Atherosclerotic / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers