Key result
Periodontal disease linked to ~33% higher risk of atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the risk of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in patients with periodontal disease.
Does periodontal disease increase the risk of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
Meta-Analysis
Does periodontal disease increase the risk of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
Effect estimate: OR 1.33 (95% CI 1.29-1.38)
p-value: p=0.357
Periodontal disease is associated with a 33% increased odds of developing atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
Supports periodontal assessment in AF evaluation; leaves open whether treatment alters AF risk.
Background We conducted a study to evaluate the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) in periodontal disease (PD) patients. Methods Cohort studies that evaluate the risk of AF or AFL in PD patients were included. The risk was expressed in the pooled odd ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results A total of four cohort studies were included. We found that patients with PD have a significantly higher risk of AF/AFL compared to those without PD with the pooled OR of 1.33 (95% CI 1.29–1.38; p = 0.357, I 2 = 3.0%). Conclusions PD increases the risk of AF and AFL.
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Leelaviwat et al. (2023) conducted a meta-analysis in Periodontal disease. Periodontal disease vs. Without periodontal disease was evaluated on Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.29-1.38, p=0.357). Periodontal disease is associated with a significantly higher risk of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter compared to no periodontal disease (OR 1.33; 95% CI 1.29-1.38).
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