Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Are arterial stiffness and pulse wave reflection increased in patients suffering from severe periodontitis?
Answer: The results of this study confirm the association between periodontal inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk shown by impaired vascular health in case of severe periodontitis. As impaired vascular health is a common finding in patients suffering from severe periodontal disease a concomitant routine cardiovascular evaluation may be advised.
Output (English): yes