Tooth extraction in patients with heart disease.
A combination of fear and declining compensation may induce cardiovascular accidents in the elderly with heart disease. An accurate cardiac diagnosis and relief of stress and pain during tooth extraction are important. The range of cardiac abnormalities and the regime followed in two clinics in the People's Republic of China are reviewed, together with the precautions which are taken to avoid emergencies or manage them should they arise.
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Chinese People's Army Police General Hospital, Beijing Medical University.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000075202:Contraindications; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004837:Epinephrine; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D011292:Premedication; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D008012:Lidocaine; D003975:Diazepam; D004837:Epinephrine