Restorative Treatment in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, and Arrhythmia

Cardiovascular diseases are among the most common medical problems in the general population. Individuals with underlying cardiac conditions require special considerations with regard to appropriateness of dental treatment and precautions needed to deliver safe and effective care. Patients with unstable cardiac disease are at higher risk of developing complications during dental treatment. Similarly, comorbid conditions among patients with ischemic heart disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can further affect dental health and treatment, and they often require more individualized dental approaches.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research