Several studies suggest a relationship between gum disease and an increased risk of heart disease, but more research is still needed to fully understand this potential relationship.
"We had a complex surgery in December 2017 of an Egyptian teenager who had a tooth infection and an acute endocarditis after a year was uprooted," said Dr. Georgiot Bajwa, a cardiovascular consultant at the Cardiovascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Through the blood, the four heart valves were damaged and we had to replace them all. ''
Dr. Marwan Atrouni, a dental consultant at the Institute of Surgical Specializations at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said that some dental problems may increase the risk of heart disease, including dental abscesses that lead to harmful bacteria entering the bloodstream. Endocarditis, which can cause serious damage to the heart.
He believes that gingivitis, which causes a lot of pressure on the immune system leads to diseases in people at risk, stressing that dental examination is an important part of the preparations and precautionary procedures for patients who need heart surgery.
Throughout September, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is organizing the 'Know Your Heart' campaign, which aims to educate the public about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how to best reduce the risk of heart disease.