Dental management of patients with coronary artery disease.
Coronary artery disease is common in the general population. Dentists must be prepared to treat patients with coronary artery disease in the safest possible manner. This article reviews the dental management of such patients. Specific attention is devoted to medical history, treatment planning, treatment modifications and appropriate measures to be taken in the event of an emergency.
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UCLA Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, USA.
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