Cardiovascular Dental Patient

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CADP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
To learn about the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the United States.
To understand the basic pathophysiology of hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
To review the oral effects caused by medications used to treat hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
To identify the most common antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications used to treat ischemic heart disease and their effects upon dental treatment.
To recognize the deleterious drug interactions between cardiovascular medications and those used during dental treatment.
To review the use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors among cardiovascular patients.
To understand dental treatment modifications and contraindications among cardiovascular patients.
To list protocols and equipment necessary to treat medical emergencies arising during the dental treatment of cardiovascular patients.

Outline:

Objectives. 2

Introduction. 3

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 3

Hypertension. 5

Ischemic Heart Disease. 6

Oral Effects of Medications Used to Treat CVD.. 7

Oral Effects of Medications Used to Treat Ischemic Heart Disease. 11

Cardiovascular Medications and Dental Treatment Medications. 16

Local Anesthetic and Vasoconstrictor Use in Cardiovascular Patients. 20

Treatment Modifications for Cardiovascular Patients. 22

Preparing for Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 24

Conclusion. 25

References. 26

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.