Reading time: 5 minutes Authors: Kaumudi Joshipura, BDS, MS, ScD, Christine Seel Ritchie, MD, MSPH
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Create an accountCardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses several diseases: atherosclerotic CVD (including coronary heart disease [CHD], peripheral arterial disease [PAD], and ischemic stroke), hemorrhagic stroke, congestive heart failure, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, and congenital heart defects. This article will focus on reviewing the evidence relating periodontal disease and CVD arising from atherosclerosis (CHD, PAD, and ischemic stroke).
This content is intended to promote understanding and knowledge about general oral health topics. The content was developed by and represents the views and opinion of the presenter. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment, and may not have been reviewed by nor necessarily represent the views of Colgate-Palmolive or its affiliates.
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