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Woke up with blood on pillow 3 inch round. had heart surgery twice. last was valve reconstruction . no scratches or nose bleed. im a little worried?

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One possibility: One possibility may be infected bleeding gums. There is a strong association between gum disease and heart disease. Please see your Dentist as you try to research your question.

Answered 9/3/2018

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