Association between Periodontal Disease and Elevated C-reactive Protein in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients
Statement of problem: Periodontal disease (PD) has been linked to adverse cardiovascular events by unknown mechanisms. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a prognostic marker for cardiovascular disease, with reported elevated serum levels during PD.Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2006-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/3364.pdf |