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ABSTRACT Periodontal disease has been associated with elevations of blood cytokines involved in atherosclerosis in systemically healthy individuals, but little is known about this association in stable cardiovascular patients. The aim of this study was to assess the association between periodontal disease (exposure) and blood cytokine levels (outcomes) in a target population of patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Material and Methods This cross-sectional study included 91 patients with stable CAD who had been under optimized cardiovascular care. Blood levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IFN-γ, and TNF-α were measured by Luminex technology. A full-mouth periodontal examination was conducted to record probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment (CA) loss. Multiple linear regression models, adjusting for gender, body mass index, oral hypoglycemic drugs, smoking, and occurre:nce of acute myocardial infarction were applied. Results CAD patients that experienced major events had higher concentrations of IFN-γ (median: 5.05 pg/mL vs. 3.01 pg/mL; p=0.01), IL-10 (median: 2.33 pg/mL vs. 1.01 pg/mL; p=0.03), and TNF-α (median: 9.17 pg/mL vs. 7.47 pg/mL; p=0.02). Higher numbers of teeth with at least 6 mm of CA loss (R2=0.07) and PD (R2=0.06) were significantly associated with higher IFN-γ log concentrations. Mean CA loss (R2=0.05) and PD (R2=0.06) were significantly related to IL-10 concentrations. Elevated concentrations of TNF-α were associated with higher mean CA loss (R2=0.07). Conclusion Periodontal disease is associated with increased systemic inflammation in stable cardiovascular patients. These findings provide additional evidence supporting the idea that periodontal disease can be a prognostic factor in cardiovascular patients.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Doenças Periodontais/sangue , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/sangue , Interleucinas/sangue , Interferon gama/sangue , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/sangue , Doenças Periodontais/fisiopatologia , Valores de Referência , Doença da Artéria Coronariana/fisiopatologia , Biomarcadores/sangue , Fumar/efeitos adversos , Modelos Lineares , Índice Periodontal , Estudos Transversais , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de Risco , Perda da Inserção PeriodontalRESUMO
Fundamento: A inflamação tem sido reconhecida como um importante fator de risco para as doenças cardiovasculares. A doença periodontal pode acarretar alterações de alguns marcadores plasmáticos envolvidos no processo aterogênico. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre a doença periodontal e os níveis lipídicos ao longo do tempo em pacientes com doença arterial coronariana crônica. Métodos: Este estudo de coorte retrospectivo incluiu uma amostra de pacientes cardiopatas crônicos recebendo atendimento em um ambulatório de atenção terciária de cardiopatia isquêmica. Dos 239 pacientes elegíveis, foram incluídos 80 que apresentavam dados retrospectivos de perfil lipídico entre 2009 e 2011. Foram realizados exames periodontais de todos os dentes presentes em 2011. Modelos múltiplos de equações de estimação generalizada foram aplicados para avaliar a associação entre parâmetros periodontais e alterações ao longo do tempo nos seguintes desfechos: triglicerídeos, colesterol total, LDL-colesterol e HDL-colesterol, com ajustes para idade, índice de massa corporal, fumo, uso de hipoglicemiante oral e tempo de acompanhamento. Resultados: Durante um tempo médio de acompanhamento de 713 dias, não houve mudanças significativas nas concentrações de triglicerídeos, colesterol total e LDL-colesterol. Um aumento significativo de 31,6% nos níveis de HDL-colesterol foi observado entre 2009 e 2011. Observamos uma associação negativa e significativa entre a média individual de perda de inserção periodontal e nível de HDL-colesterol, indicando que quanto maior a perda de inserção, mais baixos os níveis de HDL-colesterol ao longo do tempo. Conclusão: A doença periodontal destrutiva pode estar relacionada com um pior controle lipídico, particularmente relacionado a níveis de HDL-colesterol, em pacientes cardiopatas crônicos
Background: Inflammation has been recognized as an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Periodontal disease may alter some plasma markers involved in the atherogenic process. Objective: To assess the association between periodontal disease and lipid levels over time in patients with chronic coronary artery disease.Methods: This retrospective cohort study included a sample of patients with chronic heart disease receiving care in an outpatient tertiary care for ischemic heart disease. Of 239 patients eligible for the study, we included 80 patients who had available retrospective data of lipid profile between 2009 and 2011. We performed periodontal examinations of all teeth present in 2011. Multiple models of generalized estimating equations were applied to assess the association between periodontal parameters and changes over time in the following outcomes: triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol levels adjusted for age, body mass index, smoking, use of oral hypoglycemic, and follow-up duration. Results: During a mean follow-up time of 713 days, there were no significant changes in the concentrations of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol. A significant 31.6% increase in HDL-cholesterol levels was observed between 2009 and 2011. We observed a significant negative association between mean individual periodontal attachment loss and HDL- cholesterol levels, indicating that the greater the attachment loss, the lower the HDL-cholesterol level over time. Conclusion: Destructive periodontal disease may be related to a worse lipid control, specifically regarding HDL-cholesterol levels, in chronic cardiac patients