The Association Between Periodontal Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome—A Clinical Analysis

<b>Background:</b> This study investigated the association between periodontal disease and acute coronary syndrome (ACS), while examining periodontitis as an independent predictor of STEMI. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> This study included 166 patients with ACS, of whom 103 had a history of periodontal disease. <b>Results:</b> The results showed that patients with periodontal disease were more likely to have a history of tobacco use (78.6%), diabetes (53.1%), and poor oral hygiene (72.8%). This study also found a significant association between periodontal disease and the severity of ACS (STEMI-44.7%, three-vessel/LM disease-30.1%), with patients experiencing more frequent and severe cardiovascular complications (HF-51.6%, valvulopathy and mechanical complications-22.6%, arrhythmias-19.4%). The findings support previous studies suggesting a link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular risk. This study highlights the importance of considering periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the need for improved access to oral health care to reduce the burden of cardiovascular events. <b>Conclusions:</b> Periodontal disease was identified as an independent predictor of STEMI, highlighting the need for periodontal health assessments as part of routine management in cardiovascular risk stratification. The precise mechanisms continue to be an area of active investigation.