Lesions of endodontic origin: An emerging risk factor for coronary heart diseases
A high inflammatory state, such as atherosclerosis, is a major underlying cause of coronary heart diseases (CHDs). Inflammatory mediators are known to lead to endothelial dysfunction and play a key role in initiation, progression, and rupture of atherothrombotic plaque. Chronic inflammatory dental i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Indian Heart Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483218300531 |