Systemic Diseases Related to Oral Surgery Flashcards
a substernal thoracic pain precipitated by exercise, heavy emotions, or a heavy meal
Angina Pectoris
How to relieve Angina Pectoris
relieved by vasodilators and/ or a few minutes rest
Cause of Angina Pectoris
Atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries)
discrepancy between O2 demand and supply
Angina Pectoris
causes a squeezing or pressing feeling in
the substernal area
Ischemia
Sudden referred pain to the left arm, left chest area, and mandible
ischemic attack
thumping of chest (sign that the px is having anginal attack)
Levine’s sign
DIFFERENCE OF ISCHEMIA AND INFARCT
ISCHEMIA - lacks (kulang)
INFARCT - cellular death
Condition where portion of the heart muscle that has become necrotic
Myocardial infarct
absence of heart beating
ASYSTOLE
heart beats irregularly w/ One side contracting, one side relaxing
FIBRILLATION
Defer elective surgery until ______ after last infarct/episode
6 months
cut-off for hypertension
120/80
Hypertension signs and symptoms
○ occipital headache
○ altered vision
○ flushed face
○ dizziness
○ weakness tinnitus
tips for patients with hypertension
anxiety control
pain control is probably the most important
aspect
short appointments or break it up if it’s long
morning appointments
Two types of stroke
- Emboli
- Thrombi
blockage of the artery at the site of injury
Emboli
particle that is detached and travels elsewhere to cause blockage
Thrombi
occurs when an artery in the brain leaks blood or ruptures
hemorrhagic stroke