Extraintestinal manifestations of H. pylori infection: Heart disease

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Abstract

Since the discovery that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a central player in the pathogenesis of gastric and duodenal ulcers, there have been many studies that demonstrate the role of H. pylori infection in extragastric diseases. New research is showing that it may also be linked to hyperlipidemia and heart diseases. However, there is still plenty of skepticism concerning cardiovascular diseases in which this widespread microbe may be implicated. Therefore more studies, especially prospective randomized multicenter studies, are needed to illuminate the role of H. pylori infection in heart diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHelicobacter pylori
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages349-360
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9789812877062
ISBN (Print)9789812877055
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Jun 2016

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Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Heart disease
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • Lipid profile

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