Awareness Regarding the Effects of Periodontal Diseases on Coronary Heart System among Cardiologists in Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Background and aims. Periodontal disease is common among adults and is a potential source of chronic inflammation. Recent data have suggested an important role for chronic inflammation in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). The purpose of this study was to address cardiologists’ knowledge regarding the effects of periodontal diseases on coronary heart system. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was designed for cardiologists in Tabriz, Iran. A total of 54 cardiologists participated in the study. Each participant was given a self-administered questionnaire. It was a closed-ended questionnaire with responses presented as yes/no/don’t know choices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results. Cardiologists’ knowledge about periodontal disease was moderate. Eighty-two percent of cardiologists agreed that inflammation is a key component between periodontal disease and CHD; 76% agreed that controlling infection and inflammation is important for managing CHD and 62% reported not receiving any education on oral healthcare. Eighty percent of cardiologists believed that medical and dental students should be trained to work collaboratively. Conclusion. It is important for educators and administrators in higher education to examine the need for interprofessional education and collaboration between medicine and dentistry.

Awareness of Periodontal Disease And its Influence on Systemic Health: A Survey Among Medical Professionals in State of Rajasthan (bikaner Subdivision).”

“…Participants were more aware about the association of periodontal diseases and hematological disorders (82.7%) than its relation with myocardial infarction (55.5%), which was in consistence with the report of Kaur Set al (2015). [11] Clinical orientation and Discussion: practice behavior questions were responded relatively positive by postgraduates as was observed in studies by Kaur Set al (2015), [11] Lin H et al (2014), [12]Kashefimehr A et al (2014), [13] and Al Habashneh R et al (2010). [14] Even though higher percentage of medical practitioners accepted general practitioners in systemically ill patients should perform that periodontal examination but very few were at complete ease to perform the same with almost half of them acquired some knowledge in their college.…”

León (Spain) Health professionals’ knowledge and clinical practice towards the relationship between cardiovascular diseases and periodontal disease

“…(N=54 cardiologists) allowed to obtain the following conclusions: 82% observed inflammation as a common component between periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases and 72% understood that the control of this infection and inflammation may have an important role in cardiovascular prevention. However, 62% had not received training on oral health and 80% believed that doctors and dentists should be trained collaboratively ( 14 ).…”