Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effects of dental procedures performed as presurgical preparation, in any setting, in adults (18 years or older) before CVS or LVAD implantation compared with results with no dental pretreatment on morbidity and mortality outcomes (all-cause mortality, IE rates, other
Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery: Systematic . . . Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery (CVS) or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation on morbidity and mortality
Are Dental Implants Safe For Mitral Valve Prolapse To determine if dental implants are possible, it is recommended to discuss the potential benefits and harms associated with dental treatment before CVS or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
Mitral Conclave 2025 | The American Association for Thoracic Surgery The Mitral Conclave meeting focuses on technical aspects of mitral valve repair and replacement in a variety of complex anatomic and patient settings The world’s leading experts in mitral valve disease will provide key insights into how to achieve excellent outcomes through best practice management and the selection and execution of surgical and interventional techniques
7 Critical Dental Care Steps After Mitral Valve Replacement Mitral valve replacement patients face a 15–20% higher risk of infective endocarditis compared to the general population Oral bacteria like Streptococcus viridans can enter the bloodstream during routine dental procedures, adhering to artificial valves and triggering life-threatening infections