Navalo study from Hiroshima University published in circulation shows what it shows that Porphyromonas gingivalisThe bacterium associated with gum disease can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFIB), heart rhythm disorders associated with sudden cardiac attacks and strokes. The study found that the bacterium can enter the blood and penetrate into the heart, which can lead to the accumulation of scar tissue known as fibrosis, which distorts heart architecture, prevents electrical signals and increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Earlier it was known that people with periodontitis, a common form of gum disease, are more prone to cardiovascular problems. One of the recent metoanalysis linked it with 30% higher risk of AFIB. Atrial fibrillation is a potentially serious heart disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other life-threatening complications. Over the last decade, AFIB cases have almost doubled; A growth of 33.5 million in 2010 to approximately 60 million by 2019.
