Poor oral health is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. Periodontal disease is linked with increased local and circulating inflammatory markers. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is a radiological technique used to detect subclinical atherosclerosis in adults and children. A meta-analysis of 11 studies showed significant increase in IMT in the presence of periodontal disease in adults. The objective of this systematic review is to assess the evidence between periodontal disease and increased IMT in children. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Alchourron Emilie, Asselin Marie-eve, Moretti Jean-baptiste, El-jalbout Ramy

Keywords: Intima-media Thickness, Dental Hygiene, Atherosclerosis

Pediatric carotid artery Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) is a non-invasive ultrasound marker of early atherosclerosis. Obesity in children is associated with increased IMT. The objective of this meta-analysis is to report IMT values in children living with overweight/obesity in the literature. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Moretti Jean-baptiste, Alchourron Emilie, Stein Nina, Farhat Ziad, Garel Juliette, Lapierre Chantale, Dubois Josée, El-jalbout Ramy

Keywords: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, Pediatric, Cardiovascular Risk