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Regarding asd device and dental problems
Respected sir I had asd device clouser on oct 2nd 2020 echo is good i have some dental problems does it cause any problem to heart please advise me one of my frnd told that it cause problems and when to check regular check up of heart
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Cardiologist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello,
Dental infections can lead to infection in the heart specially after device insertion. The risk is high in first 6 months after device and it reduces thereafter. So maintaining dental hygiene is very important
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Dr. Arun B S
Cardiologist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dental hygiene need to be maintained well whenever somebody has some devices at the heart, it helps in prevention of infective endocarditis.
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