Cardiac Resources and News

The following articles provide general information and statistics on heart disease, as well as important recent findings about the role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis, the importance of C-reactive protein and white blood cells as risk factors for heart disease and the association of heart disease and periodontal disease.

American Heart Association - 2005 Cardiovascular Statistics and information on Inflammation, Heart Disease and Stroke.

Pritkin - The Pritikin Program reduces C-reactive protein levels in women by 45%.

American Academy of Periodontology - C-reactive protein and Periodontal Disease and Overall Health.

WebMD - Periodontal disease and your heart.

Cleveland Clinic - Inflammation and heart disease.

Lab Tests Online - White blood cell count and heart attack.

Research Matters - White blood cell test predicts heart attack

P\S\L Group - White Blood Cell Count May Help to Predict Cardiovascular Risk