Association between Hypertension and Periodontitis: Possible Mechanisms
Joint Authors
Badiah, Baharin
Leong, Xin-Fang
Ng, Chun-Yi
Das, Srijit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This review is to examine the current literatures on the relationship between periodontitis and hypertension as well as to explore the possible biological pathways underlying the linkage between these health conditions.
Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are among the critical components in the development of hypertension.
Inflammation has received much attention recently and may contribute to a pivotal role in hypertension.
Periodontitis, a chronic low-grade inflammation of gingival tissue, has been linked to endothelial dysfunction, with blood pressure elevation and increased mortality risk in hypertensive patients.
Inflammatory biomarkers are increased in hypertensive patients with periodontitis.
Over the years, various researches have been performed to evaluate the involvement of periodontitis in the initiation and progression of hypertension.
Many cross-sectional studies documented an association between hypertension and periodontitis.
However, more well-designed prospective population trials need to be carried out to ascertain the role of periodontitis in hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Leong, Xin-Fang& Ng, Chun-Yi& Badiah, Baharin& Das, Srijit. 2014. Association between Hypertension and Periodontitis: Possible Mechanisms. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050976
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Leong, Xin-Fang…[et al.]. Association between Hypertension and Periodontitis: Possible Mechanisms. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050976
American Medical Association (AMA)
Leong, Xin-Fang& Ng, Chun-Yi& Badiah, Baharin& Das, Srijit. Association between Hypertension and Periodontitis: Possible Mechanisms. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050976
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1050976