MicroRNAs: The Missing Link between Hypertension and Periodontitis?
Nelia M. Rodriguez,
Pía Loren,
Isis Paez
et al.
Abstract:Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and arterial hypertension is a recognized cardiovascular risk factor that is responsible for high morbidity and mortality. Arterial hypertension is the result of an inflammatory process that results in the remodeling and thickening of the vascular walls, which is associated with an immunological response. Previous studies have attempted to demonstrate the relationship between oral disease, inflammation, and the development of systemic diseases. … Show more
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