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Heart valve disease, resulting from infective endocarditis (IE), can stem from bacterial infections. Risks involve congenital and mechanical heart valves. Preventive measures encompass dental ...
Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms.
Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease ...
In a total experience of 205 cases of heart-pump surgery for congenital heart disease, bacterial endocarditis developed in 5 cases, or 2.4 per cent, all in the early postoperative period (three to ...
In Table 1 the functional capacity in each case is shown before, during and two to three years after the infection, rated in accordance with the classification of the American Heart Association ...
Today, a new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement published in the European Heart Journal discusses the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events following various viral and bacterial ...
How oral health may be linked to heart and brain health 03:59. In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with ...