Assessment of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein values in chronic periodontitis patients with and without cardiovascular disease: A cross-sectional study
Background: Periodontal disease is characterized by inflammation and destruction of supporting tissues of the affected teeth. Pro-inflammatory cytokines originating at the site of local pathology activate hepatocytes to produce acute-phase proteins including C-reactive protein (CRP). Numerous cross-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcpconline.org/article.asp?issn=2250-3528;year=2016;volume=5;issue=4;spage=108;epage=112;aulast=Deepa |