The main risk factors for CHD are smoking, diabetes, high blood fat, high blood pressure and age; Men are more likely to develop CHD than women.
Early research led to renewed interest in the role of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the development of heart disease.
So, 3,459 people who followed the condition of their hearts for 12 years participated in a new study. Data were collected on the level of C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation, in the participants’ blood. Participants were also tested for 22 human pathogens, including 15 viruses, six bacteria, and one parasite.
One of the bacteria tested was Fusobacterium nucleatum. This is a very common mouth bacteria that can lead to gingivitis and gum infections. Based on the data collected, the study showed an association between current (or past) infection with F. nucleatum and a slightly increased risk of coronary artery disease.
Researchers suggest that the bacterium does damage in two ways:
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FirstlyIn the case of an oral infection, it causes a general inflammatory response in the body.
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latterit comes out of the mouth and attaches directly to the walls of the coronary arteries, promoting plaque growth.
It should be noted that more research is needed to confirm this relationship.
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Source: Ferra
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