Serum Antibody Levels to <i>Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans</i> Predict the Risk for Coronary Heart Disease

2005149 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Pirkko J. Pussinen · Helsinki University Hospital

Kristiina Nyyssönen · Savonlinna Central Hospital

Georg Alfthan · University of Helsinki

Riitta Salonen · Public Health Institute

Jari A. Laukkanen · Savonlinna Central Hospital

Jukka T. Salonen · Helsinki University Hospital

Abstract

High-serum antibody levels to major periodontal pathogens are associated with subclinical, prevalent, and future incidence of CHD. Periodontal pathogens or host response against them may contribute to the pathogenesis of CHD.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Oral Health Pathology and Treatment Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Volume 25, Issue 4, pp. 833-838

DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000157982.69663.59

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