Management of Hypertensive patient in the Dental Office - Current Concepts

Autor: T Maheswaran, M Jonathan Daniel, N R Bhat, S V Srinivasan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vol 18, Iss 3, Pp 163-166 (2006)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0972-1363
0975-1572
Popis: Dental patients with a significant medical condition like hypertension are more likely to be encountered in the dental office. Those with very high blood pressure are at great risk for acute medical problems while receiving dental treatment. Adverse oral effects and drug interactions of antihypertensive medications further indicates special considerations for the hypertensive patient. This article highlights the recent advances in the dental management of hypertension. It is important for the dentist to be aware of hypertension in relation to the practice of dentistry.
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