Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction

Coronary Artery Disease I: Introduction

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): An Overview with Scientific InsightsCoronary Artery Disease (CAD), often referred to as C-A-D, is a prevalent blood vessel disorder classified under the broader category of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a pathological process characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques are composed of cholesterol, fatty substances, inflammatory cells, calcium, and fibrin, reducing blood flow to...

Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease

Psychoneuroimmunology: Cardiovascular Disease

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a multidisciplinary field that examines how psychological factors, particularly stress, interact with the immune system and impact physical health. Research in PNI has shown that chronic or traumatic stress can disrupt both the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system. These disruptions contribute to serious health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases.
A key area of focus in PNI is the relationship between stress and coronary...

Coronary Artery Disease II: Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease II: Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) originates from a series of events that impair the function of coronary arteries, the blood vessels responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. The pathophysiology of CAD is closely linked to atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory and lipid-driven condition affecting the vascular endothelium.1. Endothelial DamageThe process begins with damage to the vascular endothelium, which serves as a protective barrier between the blood and the vessel...

Causality in Epidemiology

Causality in Epidemiology

Causality or causation is a fundamental concept in epidemiology, vital for understanding the relationships between various factors and health outcomes. Despite its importance, there's no single, universally accepted definition of causality within the discipline. Drawing from a systematic review, causality in epidemiology encompasses several definitions, including production, necessary and sufficient, sufficient-component, counterfactual, and probabilistic models. Each has its strengths and...

The Oral Microbiota

The Oral Microbiota

The oral microbiome includes a complex ecosystem comprising over 700 microbial species, identified through genomic sequencing and culture-based analyses to date. This community includes a core microbiome, found universally among individuals, and a variable component influenced by environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and host genetics. Site-specific conditions, including oxygen gradients, pH levels, and nutrient availability, determine the spatial distribution of these microorganisms...

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System I: Subjective Data

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System I: Subjective Data

A thorough health history and physical assessment are essential for identifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) symptoms and distinguishing them from other health issues.
Initial Enquiry
Ask the patient about their primary concern and thoroughly explore all reported symptoms.
Medical History
Investigate past illnesses affecting the cardiovascular system, such as angina, anemia, rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, stroke, thrombophlebitis, dysrhythmias, varicosities
Inquire about symptoms...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Hybrid CNN-GNN architectures with distributed training for heathland plant classification.

Environmental monitoring and assessment·2026

Same author

Updated subnational estimates of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene access in Low- and Middle-Income countries: a spatially referenced hierarchical ordinal multinomial modeling analysis using R template model builder.

Research square·2026

Same author

Probiotics Augment the Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment-A Randomised, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Journal of clinical periodontology·2026

Same author

The genomic history of Streptococcus mutans from the Mesolithic until modern times.

Genome biology·2026

Same author

Plasma calprotectin to assess susceptibility to bloodstream infections during paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia induction treatment.

British journal of haematology·2026

Same author

Childhood oral health is associated with the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

International journal of cardiology·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 26, 2026

Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils

Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils

Published on: January 21, 2020

Does a causal relation between cardiovascular disease and periodontitis exist?

Daniel Belstrøm¹, Christian Damgaard, Claus H Nielsen

¹Institute for Inflammation Research, Department of Infectious Medicine and Rheumatology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. dbel@sund.ku.dk

Microbes and Infection

|December 28, 2011

Summary

Inflammation drives atherosclerosis. This review examines the link between periodontal disease, a common inflammatory condition, and cardiovascular disease, summarizing current research on their association.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils

Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils

Published on: January 21, 2020

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Science
Inflammatory Diseases
Periodontology

Background:

Atherosclerosis pathogenesis involves inflammation.
Periodontal disease is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population.
Research has increasingly explored the connection between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease over the last two decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on the association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.
To synthesize current understanding of the relationship between these two inflammatory conditions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies investigating the link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease.
Analysis of research focusing on the role of inflammation in both conditions.

Main Results:

The review synthesizes findings from numerous studies exploring the association.
Evidence suggests a potential link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, mediated by inflammatory pathways.

Conclusions:

Inflammation is a key factor in both atherosclerosis and periodontal disease.
The existing literature supports further investigation into the association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease.