Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery: Systematic . . . Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery (CVS) or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation on morbidity and mortality
Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery: Systematic . . . The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effects of dental procedures performed as presurgical preparation, in any setting, in adults (18 years or older) before CVS or LVAD implantation compared with results with no dental pretreatment on morbidity and mortality outcomes (all-cause mortality, IE rates, other
7 Critical Dental Care Steps After Mitral Valve Replacement Mitral valve replacement patients face a 15–20% higher risk of infective endocarditis compared to the general population Oral bacteria like Streptococcus viridans can enter the bloodstream during routine dental procedures, adhering to artificial valves and triggering life-threatening infections