Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease: umbrella review

• Main Authors: Heber Isac Arbildo-Vega (Author), Fredy Hugo Cruzado-Oliva (Author), Franz Tito Coronel-Zubiate (Author), Joan Manuel Meza-Málaga (Author), Sara Antonieta Luján-Valencia (Author), Eduardo Luján-Urviola (Author), Adriana Echevarria-Goche (Author), Carlos Alberto Farje-Gallardo (Author), Tania Belú Castillo-Cornock (Author), Katherine Serquen-Olano (Author), Tania Padilla-Cáceres (Author), Luz Caballero-Apaza (Author), Rubén Aguirre-Ipenza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Periodontal disease (PD) is an infectious and inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It has been suggested that PD may be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Our study aimed...