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The assessment and importance of hypertension in the dental setting
Jonathan Hogan1, Jai Radhakrishnan
1Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Abstract:
Many patients with hypertension have uncontrolled disease. The dental visit presents a unique opportunity to screen patients for undiagnosed and undertreated hypertension, which may lead to improved monitoring and treatment. Although there are no clinical studies, it is generally recommended that nonemergent procedures be avoided in patients with a blood pressure of greater than 180/110 mm Hg. Because of the high prevalence of disease and medication use for hypertension, dentists should be aware of the oral side effects of antihypertensive medications as well as the cardiovascular effects of medications commonly used during dental visits.
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