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Perio & Cardio educational campaign outlines the link between periodontal and heart health – News-Medical.Net
Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases – including myocardial infarction and stroke – and that they should actively manage risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, excess weight, blood…
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 15 2020
Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases – including myocardial infarction and stroke – and that they should actively manage risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, excess weight, blood pressure, and a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars.
Patients who suffer from both periodontitis and cardiovascular disease may have a higher risk of cardiovascular complications an…
