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[Angina pectoris and hypertension].
B Al-Nasser1, D Delefosse, S Chhim
1Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation-Faculté de Médecine Xavier Bichat-Hôpital Beuujon, Clichy.
Revue D'Odonto-Stomatologie
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Angina pectoris and hypertension, triggered by stress, pain, and exercise, are potential dental complications. Treatment involves oxygen and vasodilators for angina, and various vasodilators for hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Dental Medicine
Context:
- Angina pectoris and hypertension are cardiovascular conditions that can be triggered by common dental stressors.
- Dental procedures can induce stress, pain, and physical exertion, which are known triggers for both angina and hypertensive episodes.
Purpose:
- To highlight the potential occurrence and triggers of angina pectoris and hypertension in a dental setting.
- To outline the typical treatments for these conditions.
Summary:
- Angina pectoris stems from reduced oxygen flow to heart cells, with stress, pain, and exercise as common triggers in dental environments. Treatment includes oxygen and vasodilators.
- Hypertension is defined by elevated diastolic blood pressure (>120 mmHg) and shares stress, pain, and exercise as primary triggers. Complications range from headaches to severe events like myocardial infarction or hemiplegia, managed with various vasodilators.
Impact:
- Increased awareness among dental professionals regarding cardiovascular risks.
- Potential for improved patient management and safety protocols in dental offices.