1/ It is my belief that infectious agents are primarily responsible for Heart Disease. Endocarditis is a rare & potentially fatal infection of the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium). It's most commonly caused by bacteria entering the blood & travelling to the heart.
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2/ The bacteria that infect the gums and cause gingivitis and periodontitis also travel to blood vessels elsewhere in the body where they cause Atherosclerosis, blood vessel inflammation and damage; tiny blood clots, heart attack and stroke may follow.
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3/ Supporting this idea is the finding of remnants of oral bacteria within Atherosclerotic blood vessels far from the mouth. Then again, antibiotic treatment has not proven effective at reducing cardiovascular risk.
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4/ Rather than bacteria causing the problem, it's the body's immune response – inflammation - that sets off a cascade of vascular damage throughout the body, including the heart and brain.
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