Relationship between periodontal disease and acute myocardial infarction

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Keywords:

Periodontal disease; periodontitis; acute myocardial infarction

Abstract

Background: Periodontal infections have been linked to systemic disorders. Current evidence explores their possible association with cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction.

Objective: To determine the association between periodontal disease and the occurrence of acute myocardial infarction.

Methodology: An observational, analytical case-control study was conducted in the Cardiology Department of the Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba from January through December 2024.A total of 45 cases and 90 controls, selected by simple random sampling, were included. Odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated.Statistical significance was assessed using the Mantel-Haenszel chi-square test (significance level α = 0.05).

Results: A statistically significant association was observed between periodontitis and acute myocardial infarction (OR = 6.28; 95% CI: [2.65; 14.86]; p<0.05) and between advanced periodontitis and acute myocardial infarction (OR = 36.1; 95% CI: [4.54; 287.58]; p<0.05). No significant association was found for severe gingivitis (OR = 0.44; 95% CI: [0.46; 1.19]; p ≥ 0.05).

Conclusions: The findings show a significant association between periodontitis (and its advanced form) and the presence of acute myocardial infarction in the study population. Prospective studies are needed to elucidate the nature of this relationship.

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Author Biography

Maritza Peña Sisto, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

 

 

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Published

2026-11-14

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Delgado Castillo D, Moreno Soto MF, González Espangler L, Peña Sisto M. Relationship between periodontal disease and acute myocardial infarction. Gac méd espirit [Internet]. 2026 Nov. 14 [cited 2026 Nov. 15];28. Available from: https://revgmespirituana.sld.cu/index.php/gme/article/view/2795

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