Periodontitis and valvular heart disease (VHD) are common diseases. Both diseases are related to chronic inflammation and share many common risk factors. Previous periodontal studies had focused mainly on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine whether periodontitis is associated with the development of VHD.

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牙周炎与偶发性心脏瓣膜病有关：一项全国性人群队列研究

牙周炎和心脏瓣膜病（VHD）是常见疾病。这两种疾病都与慢性炎症有关，并有许多共同的危险因素。以前的牙周研究主要集中在动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病上。本研究旨在确定牙周炎是否与 VHD 的发展有关。