Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein Among Adults in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

D. Slade, Gary; M. Ghezzi, Elisa; Heiss, Gerardo; D. Beck, James; Riche, Estelle; Offenbacher, Steven

doi:10.1001/archinte.163.10.1172

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Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein Among Adults in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

Published in Archives of Internal Medicine • May 26, 2003

Authors:

Gary D. Slade

Elisa M. Ghezzi

Gerardo Heiss

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Moderately elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration is a systemic marker of inflammation and a documented risk factor for cardiovascular disease in otherwise healthy persons. Unrecognized infections, such as periodontal disease, may induce an acute-phase response, elevating ...

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Medicine

C-reactive protein

Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities

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