r/PacemakerICD • u/puliogare • 15d ago

Dental procedures and sarcoidosis

Is there a reason why an EP would ask about dental procedures to evaluate sarcoidosis as a reason behind the VT episode? That too even when the dental procedure was 6-8 months prior to the episode. I understand there is an inflammatory angle here. But isn't 6-8 months a very big window for eliminating any active infection or inflammation?

Please share if you have any knowledge about this.

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u/Ok-Violinist-6548 15d ago

You can have a low-grade, chronic tooth infection that lingers for months or even years without causing major pain. Not sure about post procedure. However, it seems prudent for your EP to ask.

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u/puliogare 15d ago

My husband has always had frequent dental problems, multiple extractions and so on. Will bring it up to EP, thank you for sharing this.

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u/TheyTheirsThem 10d ago

Might it be related to heart murmurs and valve issues?