Estimation of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with periodontal disease and without coronary artery disease

Estimation of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with periodontal disease and without coronary artery disease

Background: HsCRP (Highly sensitive C reactive protein) is a global indicator for future vascular events in adults detected in blood stream 48 hours before the cardiovascular event. Periodontal disease may increase blood levels of inflammatory markers like IL-6, CRP and HsCRP. Hence the aim of the p...

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Main Authors: V Anitha, Sushma Nair, V Shivakumar, M Shanmugam, B Meena Priya, P Rajesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
diabetes mellitus
HsCRP
periodontal disease
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2015;volume=26;issue=5;spage=500;epage=503;aulast=Anitha

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