Periodontitis, a common gum disease, is linked to 30% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) ❤️🦷, a heart rhythm disorder. New study finds first clear evidence that P. gingivalis bacteria in the gums can infiltrate the heart ❤️🫀 in mouse models and found in the hearts of human patients with AF.
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Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in our gums
New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup—distorting the heart’s architecture, disrupting electrical signals, and raising…
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