Search for: [Abstract = "periodontopathy may be a risk factor of atherosclerosis independent of other modifiable factors. The research showed that the systemic inflammatory response occurs with a statistically significantly higher intensity in periodontopathy sufferers as compared to the controls. In patients with periodontopathy a positive correlation was found between the degree of destruction of the periodontium and the concentrations of acute\-phase proteins as well as the concentration of particular pro\-inflammatory cytokines. The study carried out according to the chosen methodology made it also possible to assess the impact of periodontopathy on the progression of atherosclerosis. The progression of clinically asymptomatic atherosclerotic lesions was significantly higher in periodontopathy sufferers.The undergone cardiovascular events\: TIA episodes, stroke, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarct, intermittent claudication in lower limbs occurred significantly more often in periodontopathy sufferers than in the controls. The analysis of the obtained results has implied that there are good reasons for periodontopathy to be treated as an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis."]

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