Presence of gum disease may help dentists and physicians identify risk for cardiovascular disease (PhysOrg)

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to an American Journal of Cardiology report available online today. Led by investigators from Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the ...

Presence of gum disease may help dentists and physicians identify risk for cardiovascular disease (EurekAlert!)

( New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center ) Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to an American Journal of Cardiology report available online today. Led by investigators from Columbia ...

Presence Of Gum Disease May Help Dentists And Physicians Identify Those At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease (Medical News Today)

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to an American Journal of Cardiology report available online today.

Oral health history used in heart screens (Moldova.org)

U.S. researchers say doctors can use a patient's oral health history to screen for a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital said patients with a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease.The report, published online in the American ...

Oral health history used in heart screens (UPI)

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say doctors can use a patient's oral health history to screen for a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.