Fact check: Are heart attacks caused by bacterial infections?
A viral post suggests bacterial infections, particularly biofilms, may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation and plaque rupture. Research indicates oral bacteria, like viridans group Streptococci, are found in arterial plaques of heart attack victims. Scientists are investigating how these biofilms activate and contribute to plaque destabilization and thrombus formation, potentially linking oral health to cardiovascular disease. Read more below!
A viral post suggests bacterial infections, particularly biofilms, may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation and plaque rupture. Research indicates oral bacteria, like viridans group Streptococci, are found in arterial plaques of heart attack victims. Scientists are investigating how these biofilms activate and contribute to plaque destabilization and thrombus formation, potentially linking oral health to cardiovascular disease. Read more below!
