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Periodontitis with deep pockets is linked to ~60% higher odds of ECG abnormalities.
Cross-Sectional (n=957)
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies have suggested a relationship between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study investigated the relationship between periodontitis and electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities, which are known predictors of CVD. METHODS: We examined the periodontal status of 1,111 residents of Hisayama Town, Fukuoka, Japan. Nine hundred fifty-seven (957) subjects (374 males, 583 females) with > or = 10 teeth and without a medical history of CVD were included in the analysis. Probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were measured on two randomly selected quadrants, one maxillary and one mandibular. A 12-lead ECG was recorded using a standard electrocardiograph. ECG abnormalities included left ventricular hypertrophy (Minnesota code 3-1) and ST depression (4-1, 2, 3). The relation of periodontal condition and ECG abnormalities was assessed with logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Univariate analysis revealed that mean probing depth, mean attachment loss, number of teeth, and plaque index were significantly associated with ECG abnormalities, as well as with known risk factors of CVD. In multivariate analysis, the subjects with deep pockets (mean probing depth > or = 2 mm) had an increased risk for ECG abnormalities (odds ratio [OR] = 1.6; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01 to 2.50) compared to the subjects with mean PD < 2 mm. Subjects with severe attachment loss (mean CAL > or = 2.5 mm) had also significant risk for ECG abnormalities (OR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.07 to 2.67) compared to those whose mean CAL was < 2.5 mm. CONCLUSION: This study clearly shows the relationship between periodontitis and ECG abnormalities, which are important predictors of CVD.
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Shimazaki et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Periodontitis and electrocardiographic abnormalities (n=957). Periodontal disease (mean probing depth ≥2 mm or mean clinical attachment level ≥2.5 mm) vs. Mean probing depth <2 mm or mean clinical attachment level <2.5 mm was evaluated on Electrocardiographic abnormalities (left ventricular hypertrophy [Minnesota code 3-1] and ST depression [Minnesota codes 4-1, 2, 3]) (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.01-2.50). Periodontitis with deep pockets (PD ≥2 mm; OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.01-2.50) or severe attachment loss (CAL ≥2.5 mm; OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.07-2.67) significantly increased the risk of ECG abnormalities.
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