A new American Heart Association scientific statement details how oral health may affect cardiovascular outcomes and…
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Gum Disease may be Linked to Plaque Buildup in Arteries, Higher Risk of Major CVD Events
DALLAS – December 16, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) – There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated…
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CAC Score-Informed Preventive Care Slows Plaque Progression in Familial CAD
Photo Credit: iStock.com/Pepe Gallardo Researchers found that CAC score–informed preventive strategies were tied to less plaque…
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Less Plaque Progression With CAC-Guided Primary Prevention: CAUGHT-CAD
Seeing is believing. Patients shown proof of calcification adhered better to statins; those without CAC avoided…
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