A PATIENT’S TEETH and intraoral tissues are not an anesthesiologist’s primary concern
before a cardiothoracic procedure. However, the potentially deleterious effects of
an untreated oral infection can have wide-reaching implications.
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Recognizing this hazard preoperatively is paramount in order to maximize the overall
benefit of the procedure.
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This review elaborates on the association between oral health and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) by presenting the rationale for optimizing dentition before cardiac
surgery, and reviews the understated role that an anesthesiologist may play in this
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