Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Patient with chronic periodontitis (CP), especially those with its advanced forms, have higher cardiovascular risk compared to those with healthy periodontium. They are also characterized by higher hs-CRP levels, greater left ventricular mass, greater intima-media thickness. Adiponectin, a hormone excreted by fat tissue, is involved in insulin sensitivity regulation and in atherosclerotic processes. The aim of the study was to assess a relationship between chroni...