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Yes. A decaying tooth can spread bacteria into the bloodstream, and the lining (the endocardium) and valves of the heart are sites where these bacteria tend to form colonies (so-called vegetations), leading to a condition called infective endocarditis, resulting in the destruction of the valve, or even stroke (parts of vegetation can form emboli (plugs) in the brain).
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What problems does hole in the heart cause?
Blood being pumped out of your circulatory system and into your chest cavity
Is the heart located in the pelvic cavity?
The heart is not located in the pelvic cavity. It is located in the thoracic cavity.
Can statins cause heart problems?
As far as I know statins do not cause heart disease.
Does heartache cause heart problems?
Heartache is an emotional problem not a physical one. However it may cause stress which can lead to heart problems.
In which body cavity is the heart and appendix located in?
Heart is located in the thoracic cavity and the appendix is in the abdominal cavity.
What would cause a dark spot next to the heart on an Xray?
This is the visible portion of the heart in an xray. From this an MD can tell if the heart is too big, and if there are any structural problems within the chest cavity.
What problems does hole in the heart cause?
Blood being pumped out of your circulatory system and into your chest cavity
Can Chlamydia cause death or heart problems?
Chlamydia does not cause death or heart problems. Untreated syphilis can do so.
Is the heart located in the pelvic cavity?
The heart is not located in the pelvic cavity. It is located in the thoracic cavity.
Can statins cause heart problems?
As far as I know statins do not cause heart disease.
Can heart problems cause forgetfulness?
no but a heart medication can. propranolol.
Can taking Lortab cause heart problems?
Lortab, a medication that contains both acetaminophen and hydrocodone does not cause heart problems. However, it may cause a side effect on the heart by slowing it down.
Does heartache cause heart problems?
Heartache is an emotional problem not a physical one. However it may cause stress which can lead to heart problems.
In which body cavity is the heart and appendix located in?
Heart is located in the thoracic cavity and the appendix is in the abdominal cavity.
Can being uncircumcised cause heart problems?
no
What cavity are the lung and heart in?
Chest cavity
What can the pleural cavity affect?
"The pleural cavity is the area surrounding the lungs. This is a vital region. Problems here can affect the lungs, heart, diaphram, and other organs centrally located."
