Secondary analysis of potential associations between oral health and infection-related parameters in patients with severe heart failure-results of a German cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate whether oral health parameters would be associated with infection-related parameters and overall survival of patients with severe heart failure (HF).

Methods

Patients with severe HF, heart transplantation (HTx) and left-ventricular assist device (LVAD), which underwent a full oral examination between 2017 and 2018 were included. Infection-related and survival data were assessed from the patient´s medical records. The oral examination included: remaining teeth, caries and periodontal condition, including periodontal probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and diagnosis (staging/grading). In addition, the periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) was determined. Statistical

SUBMITTER: Schmalz G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664670 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature