Microbial Risk Factors of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases: Potential Therapeutical Options
2008
Microbial Risk Factors of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
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Author Information
Author(s): Abdalla Abbas Mohammed, Guenther Albrecht, Galantucci Sebastiano, Fawi Gharib, Comi Giancarlo, Kwan Joseph, Corea Francesco
Primary Institution: Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
Hypothesis
Infection and inflammation may have a crucial role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
Conclusion
Serum markers of Helicobacter pylori, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus, and odontopathogens may predict the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Infections with organisms such as Helicobacter pylori and Chlamydia pneumoniae are potentially treatable emerging atherosclerotic risk factors.
- Chronic infections can lead to a low-grade inflammatory response that may contribute to atherosclerosis.
- Antibiotic therapy might improve the prognosis for patients with coronary heart disease.
Takeaway
Infections can make your heart sick, and doctors are looking for ways to treat these infections to help keep your heart healthy.
Limitations
The effects and cost implications of treatment strategies for microbial risk factors are largely unknown.
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