The role of the oral microbiome in smoking-related cardiovascular risk: a review of the literature exploring mechanisms and pathways

Abstract Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Oral health is associated with smoking and cardiovascular outcomes, but there are gaps in knowledge of many mechanisms connecting smoking to cardiovascular risk. Therefore, the aim of this review is to synthesize literatu...

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Main Authors: Katherine A. Maki, Sukirth M. Ganesan, Brianna Meeks, Nicole Farmer, Narjis Kazmi, Jennifer J. Barb, Paule V. Joseph, Gwenyth R. Wallen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-022-03785-x