Presence of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in blood of patients with coronary artery disease

It has been hypothesised that oral bacteria can migrate, through the blood, from the mouth to the arterial plaques, thus exacerbating atherosclerosis. This study compared bacteria present in the peripheral blood of individuals with and without coronary artery disease (CAD).

Presence of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in blood of patients with coronary artery dise

.

Download • 2.17MB