title: Ischemic heart disease: dental management considerations.
abstract: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a common problem. Thus, most dental professionals who treat adults see patients with IHD on a daily basis. Fortunately, most patients are either too young to have clinical stigmata of IHD or have the disease well controlled. However, for those patients prone to angina or a myocardial infarction, dental care providers must be prepared to recognize and manage the risks so untoward events are prevented or their impact mitigated. This article presents information useful for assessing risks and planning the delivery of safe dental care to those with IHD.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216-4505, USA. jhupp@sod.umsmed.edu
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hupp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents