The severity and extent of periodontitis is associated with cardio-ankle vascular index, a novel arterial stiffness parameter

ConclusionsThere is a significant dose-dependent association between the severity and extent of periodontitis and arterial stiffness measured by CAVI in Thai adults.Clinical relevancePreventing arterial stiffness, an early sign of cardiovascular events, by controlling the emerging risk factors, such as periodontitis, might have a high impact on health promotion.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research