Scientists find shared genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and heart attack

Monday, May 25, 2009 - 09:49 in Health & Medicine

Vienna, Austria: The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain.

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