Periodontal disease and coronary heart disease incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Periodontal disease is common among adults in the US and is a potential source of chronic inflammation. Recent data have suggested an important role for chronic inflammation in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD).

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Gen Intern Med

Title: Journal of general internal medicine

Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC

ISSN (Electronic): 1525-1497

ISSN (Print): 0884-8734

Publication date (Electronic): Dec 2008

Volume: 23

Issue: 12

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[1 ] Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA. Humphrey@ohsu.edu

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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-008-0787-6

PMC ID: 2596495

PubMed ID: 18807098

SO-VID: 6459e3c0-7359-4836-84d2-2c659eb67bcd

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