C-reactive protein in patients with coexistent periodontal disease and acute coronary syndromes

AIM: To evaluate periodontal disease (PD) influence on changes in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) concentrations in patients with acute coronary syndromes and coexistent PD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental examinations were carried out in a group of 50 consecutive patients, less than 60 years old, hospitalized as a result of acute coronary syndromes. The patients were divided into two groups on the basis of own-constructed combined PD score (group 2: more advanced; and group 1: less advanced PD) as well as clinical attachment loss (CAL) - group 4: CAL >3 mm; group 3: CAL