Handling Medically
Compromised Dental Cases
– Reinforcement Study Guide
2026–2027
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medical history
physical examination
laboratory examination
three important things we need to consider to determine the best treatment for our patients
Anxiety reduction protocol
This is important. Vitals must be monitored BEFORE and AFTER any surgical proce
Male
40
What gender mostly angina pectoris/ chest pain attacks ? And what age usually
Ischemia
lack or deficiency of blood supply
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Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
What are the two effects of Ischemia
Chest pain
to the LEFT arm, chest, and mandible. Sometimes mimics a tooth ache
Nitroglycerin
ANGINA PECTORIS
• is also called ?
• Referred pain:
• MEDICATIONS:
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Angina pectoris
• A SUBSTERNAL THORACIC PAIN precipitated by exercise,
emotion, or a heavy meal relieved by vasodilators &/or a
few minutes rest
- Ensure profound local anesthesia
- Nitroglycerin premedication if indicated
- Consider use of nitrous oxide sedation
- Administer supplemental oxygen
- Avoid excessive epinephrine ( no more than 4ml or 0.04 ml of epi)
Management and considerations of ANGINA PECTORIS :
angina pectoris
Pain in the LEFT ARM, chest, and mandible, Sometimes mimics a tooth ache
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