How Does Oral Problems Cause Heart Disease?
Heart disease is any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function normally. Various forms of heart disease include:
Angina (angina pectoris) - stable Angina (angina pectoris) - unstable Aortic regurgitation Aortic stenosis Arrhythmias -
Cardiomyopathy - alcoholic Cardiomyopathy - dilated Cardiomyopathy - idiopathic Cardiomyopathy - ischemic Cardiomyopathy - hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - peripartum Cardiogenic shock Congenital heart disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) Endocarditis Heart attack
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