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Management of the hypertensive dental patient

Managing hypertension in oral healthcare

Introduction Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression. Hypertension…

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 2, 2025

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Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals

Key messages: Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg. Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…

The oral microbiota in valvular heart disease: Current knowledge and future directions

Heart Health Oral Health March 27, 2023

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Oral microbiota in valvular heart disease

The oral cavity houses a complex microbiota community that plays a vital role in general homeostasis. It is one of the most colonized parts of the body, after the intestinal system, possessing the second largest and most diverse microbiota, including bacteria, viruses,…

Heart Health Wellness June 15, 2021

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Global study finds diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death

A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers in Hamilton and Toronto, has found a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. The risks of a diet high in…

Heart Health Wellness May 5, 2021

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Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy

Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Published online by a team from Warwick Medical School in the Journal of Hypertension, they…

Heart Health Oral Health March 30, 2021

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Periodontitis leads to systemic inflammation and hypertension

A new paper published by UCL Eastman Dental Institute by Dr Eva Muñoz Aguilera and colleagues has suggested systemic inflammation could be the link between periodontitis and hypertension. Previous research suggested a direct relationship between the two conditions, although the exact mechanism underpinning this remained unknown.…

Heart Health Wellness March 11, 2021

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Dietary inflammatory potential and risk of cardiovascular disease

A diet filled with processed meats, sweet drinks, and other pro-inflammatory foods was associated with cardiovascular disease risk according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Abstract Background: Inflammation plays an important role in cardiovascular disease…

Heart Health Wellness November 3, 2020

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Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…

Diseases Heart Health July 31, 2020

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Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults

High blood pressure of any kind in young adults increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events, according to new findings that shed light on an issue experts say has been understudied.   High blood pressure is defined as…

Heart Health Wellness April 27, 2020

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Moderate egg consumption not associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk

Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Recent studies reignited the debate on…

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