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Jockel-Schneider, Y; Harks, I; Haubitz, I; Fickl, S; Eigenthaler, M; Schlagenhauf, U; Baulmann, J.
Arterial stiffness and pulse wave reflection are increased in patients suffering from severe periodontitis.
PLoS One. 2014; 9(8):e103449-e103449 Doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0103449 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Baulmann Johannes
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Abstract:: This single blind cross-sectional study compared the vascular health of subjects suffering from severe chronic periodontitis, severe aggressive periodontitis and periodontal healthy controls by evaluating pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (AIx) and pulse pressure amplification (PPA). In a total of 158 subjects, 92 suffering from severe periodontitis and 66 matched periodontal healthy controls, PWV, AIx, central and peripheral blood pressure were recorded using an oscillometric device (Arteriograph). Subjects suffering from severe chronic or aggressive periodontitis exhibited significantly higher PWV (p = 0.00004), higher AIx (p = 0.0049) and lower PPA (p = 0.028) than matched periodontal healthy controls. The results of this study confirm the association between periodontal inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk shown by impaired vascular health in case of severe periodontitis. As impaired vascular health is a common finding in patients suffering from severe periodontal disease a concomitant routine cardiovascular evaluation may be advised.
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