Periodontal disease and risk of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Published on: February 26, 2013
Natnicha Leelaviwat1, Jakrin Kewcharoen2, Kiddee Poomprakobsri3
1Department of Internal Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Texas USA.
Background:
We conducted a study to evaluate the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) in periodontal disease (PD) patients.
Methods:
Cohort studies that evaluate the risk of AF or AFL in PD patients were included. The risk was expressed in the pooled odd ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI).
Results:
A total of four cohort studies were included. We found that patients with PD have a significantly higher risk of AF/AFL compared to those without PD with the pooled OR of 1.33 (95% CI 1.29-1.38; p = 0.357, I 2 = 3.0%).
Conclusions:
PD increases the risk of AF and AFL.
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