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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Helicobacter pylori |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 349-360 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789812877062 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789812877055 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 16 Jun 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016.
Keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart disease
- Helicobacter pylori
- Lipid profile