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Published on: February 12, 2015
Cardiovascular profile and oral submucous fibrosis among long-term tobacco chewers
Navdeep Singh Kathuria1, Gagandeep Kaur Sidhu2, Navneet Singh Kathuria2
1Department of General Medicine, Dr. S.S. Tantia Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract:
The cardiovascular profile and incidence of oral submucous fibrosis among 296 individuals with a history of tobacco chewing exceeding 15 years is of interest. Participants underwent comprehensive examinations, including HbA1c, lipid profile, ECG and oral assessments. Sinus bradycardia was observed in 16% of cases, with a significant correlation to the duration of tobacco use. Oral submucous fibrosis was found in 22.29% of subjects, alongside other notable oral lesions. The findings highlight the substantial cardiovascular and oral health risks associated with prolonged smokeless tobacco consumption.
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