AF, Atrial Flutter in COVID-19 May Be Tied to Inflammation

AF, atrial flutter in COVID-19 may be tied to inflammation

New-onset atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are as common in hospitalized patients with influenza as with COVID-19, suggesting the connection between the arrhythmias and COVID-19 is related to the general inflammatory state.Although COVID-19 was known to increase inflammatory markers associated with atrial arrhythmias, the relationship of the inflammation to COVID-19 was not known, so the

Medical Horror: Mouth and Heart at Risk Oral Health and Heart Disease: The Link Revealed CAPITAL – May 5, 2024 – A Recent Study... The Post Medical Horror: Mouth and Heart at Risk appeared first on World News.

Could an infection in the mouth affect the heart? Science indicates that it does. Recent research showed that the Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria, present in the gums, can enter the bloodstream and reach the heart. According to the authors of the study, this bacterium is capable of causing damage that increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a form of arrhythmia that alters the normal rhythm of the heart.

Gum disease linked to common heart rhythm condition

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. The study suggests that bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis may travel through the bloodstream from the mouth to the heart, contributing to heart complications. This discovery highlights the growing evidence of the connection between oral health …

Gum disease germ possibly linked to AFib

The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation, according to a news release dated May 9.