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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  There is a lot of research that shows the bacteria in plaque that leads to periodontal disease also leads to a systemic inflammatory response that can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Both of which lead to increased risk from anesthesia. |
Also vegetation on leaflets on heart valves, along with endocarditis....that is why I like the antibiotic preventative therapy....keeps all that from happening....