Cardiovascular: Page 6

AHA: No proof that periodontitis causes heart disease
By Kathy Kincade
For more than a century, doctors have proposed that periodontal disease leads to systemic problems such as heart disease. But statements that imply a cause-and-effect link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are "unwarranted," according to a statement published today by the American Heart Association (AHA).
April 17, 2012
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Oral health critical for congenital heart disease patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor dental hygiene behaviors in patients with congenital heart disease increases their risk of endocarditis, according to research presented at the 12th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing.
March 15, 2012
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Case Western gets $3.8M for sleep apnea, heart study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $3.8 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to study sleep apnea as a possible cause of atrial fibrillation, the most commonly diagnosed type of arrhythmia.
November 22, 2011
Vigilance key to sedation safety with at-risk patients
By Rob Goszkowski
In the latest issue of Anesthesia Progress, two dentists outline how to recognize and manage cardiovascular complications that can arise during sedation, particularly with medically compromised patients.
October 30, 2011
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Sleep apnea may cause blood vessel abnormalities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Obstructive sleep apnea may cause changes in blood vessel function that reduce blood supply to the heart in people who are otherwise healthy, according to new research reported in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association.
July 11, 2011
HeartFriendly Dentist program debuts in Canada
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
bioAnalytics has introduced its HeartFriendly Dentist program to dental professionals in Canada and is partnering with Biosign Technologies to offer participants a unique health-monitoring device for their patients.
January 20, 2011
Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.
September 30, 2010
Colgate cosponsors heart health awareness campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total toothpaste are cosponsoring the Heartwarming Smiles campaign -- an initiative to help educate U.S. about the impact proper oral care can have on their heart health.
February 24, 2010
Dentists can help patients at risk of fatal heart attacks
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists can play a potentially lifesaving role for some patients by identifying those at risk for cardiovascular disease and referring them to physicians, according to a new study.
November 9, 2009
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Good oral hygiene may guard against cardiovascular disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 8 - There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.
September 7, 2009
Dentist visit saves teen's life
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 15-year-old girl from Derbyshire, U.K., underwent lifesaving treatment after a visit to the dentist revealed her blood pressure was high enough to cause a heart attack, according to a Telegraph news story.
June 2, 2009
Michigan dentists tapped to test blood pressure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some Michigan dentists are testing patients' blood pressure in a pilot program to study the health effects on patients.
December 2, 2008
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