ORAL HYGIENE, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND RISK OF HEART FAILURE

Oral hygiene, quality of life, and risk of heart failure

PurposeHeart failure (HF) is a debilitating form of cardiovascular disease that is increasing worldwide.Poor oral health is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but there are few studies specific to the development of HF.In particular, there are no known studies on oral hygiene and HF in the United States.This study characterizes

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