Chronic periodontitis is associated with lacunar infarct: a case –control study

ConclusionsChronic periodontitis was independently associated with the presence of LI after adjusting for well‐known vascular risk factors for lacunar stroke. Further observational studies are necessary to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms that can explain this relationship.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - July 14, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Y. Leira, I. L ópez‐Dequidt, S. Arias, M. Rodríguez‐Yáñez, R. Leira, T. Sobrino, F. Campos, M. Blanco, J. Blanco, J. Castillo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research