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Heart disease and dental procedures
Hi there. Im 14 years old and I have left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral valve regurgitation and hypertension. I am currently wearing braces and my orthodontist said that I will have to get a wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Ive heard that people with heart disease and who are undergoing dental prosedures are at higher risk for developing endocarditis...Is that true? If so, should I tell my cardiologist? What prevaentive steps should I take?
Hi there. Im 14 years old and I have left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral valve regurgitation and hypertension. I am currently wearing braces and my orthodontist said that I will have to get a wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Ive heard that people with heart disease and who are undergoing dental prosedures are at higher risk for developing endocarditis...Is that true? If so, should I tell my cardiologist? What prevaentive steps should I take?
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