Detecting inflammation – Cardio-vascular disease preventionHeart attack is the number one cause of death in Germany. Each year, almost 300,000 people suffer from a heart attack. More than 170,000 of these cases are fatal. For this reason, it is advisable to focus on detection, evaluation and treatment of the causes and risk factors associated with heart attack. Scientific studies show that there can be interactions between periodontitis and cardio-vascular disease. Even a moderately severe case of periodontitis can increase the risk of heart attack by two or threefold, and the risk of stroke by sevenfold. An elevated concentration of MMP-8 makes the risk of death by heart attack three times more likely. An aMMP-8 detection test measures the onset of enzyme activity – a simple and sure way to diagnose an inflammation. (Source: IDI-PARO)
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The PerioMarker®
rapid test reveals hidden inflammations. It can identify the risk even before any clinical signs become visible, such as irreversible destruction of periodontal tissue and jawbones or loosening of teeth.
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An aMMP-8 rapid test is especially effective in indicating previously concealed periodontal inflammations in at-risk groups. And early detection means that preventive measures can be taken before symptoms set in.
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that an inflammation in the mouth can increase significantly the risk of such serious diseases as heart attack, apoplectic stroke and diabetes.
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