The previously overlooked aspect of bacterial build up in arteries could be a cause of heart attacks, new research shows.
"Bacteria from the mouth can travel into the bloodstream... leading to heart attacks."
"This goes against previous research..."
"This goes against previous research..."
Heart attack onset can be triggered by inactive bacteria in artery walls can be activated by stress or viral illness.
We even propose a final question.
Could microbes from unhealthy skin be contributing to heart attacks too?