The Relationship between Severity of Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Status in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarctions: A Prospective Observational Study
Abstract:Although the association between periodontitis (PD) and acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs) is known, it is unclear whether the severity of the PD is associated with the atherosclerotic cardiovascular status (ASCVS) degree in patients with AMIs. We prospectively investigated 50 patients with AMIs admitted to the Nihon University Itabashi Hospital from July 2019 to May 2022. All patients were classified according to the presence and severity of the PD. The periodontal status was defined by radiographic bone los… Show more
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