Are arterial stiffness and pulse wave reflection increased in patients suffering from severe periodontitis?
The results of this study confirm the association between periodontal inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk shown by impaired vascular health in case of severe periodontitis. As impaired vascular health is a common finding in patients suffering from severe periodontal disease a concomitant routine cardiovascular evaluation may be advised.
In chronic hepatitis C, the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is 8% and usually associated with cryoglobulinemia. It is an axonal neuropathy with diminution of the myelinated fibers and vasculitis lesions in the absence of cryoglobulinemia.