The association between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease: literature review
Periodontal disease is one of the possible risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Among cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis stands in bold relief. The endotoxin increase at periodontal tissue and/or its introduction at systemic circulation can produce atherosclerosis and start a thrombus for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Revista Saúde.com |
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| Online Access: | http://www.uesb.br/revista/rsc/v9/v9n2a07.pdf |