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Association of C- reactive protein level and lipid profile in periodontitis and ischemic heart disease in urban population of Malwa region

Background Various studies have explored the relationship between periodontal disease and ischemic heart disease but their result is diverse. This review article is designed to update the relationship among periodontal disease and ischemic heart disease. Hence, the aim of the present study was to assess whether there is a link between periodontal and ischemic heart disease (IHD).

Methods This study includes 90 subjects, which were divided into 3 groups: 30 subjects -healthy individuals, 30 subjects- having Periodontitis, 30 subjects- suffering from ischemic heart diseases.

Results The mean OHI-S scores for group 1, 2 and 3 were 0.95±0.60, 2.91±0.90, 1.54±0.74 respectively. CRP level group 2 and 3 were significantly higher than group 1 (p=0.002 and 0.00 respectively) whereas difference between group 2 and 3 was not significantly significant. Lipid profiles, cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides higher in group 2 as compare to 1 and 3. High density lipoprotein (HDL) levels between groups were not significantly different.

Conclusions Based on findings and other reports Periodontitis could be a predisposing factor for IHD and perhaps there can be an association among both the diseases.