Cardiovascular: Page 2

Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.
July 5, 2022
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Oral, skin bacteria beneficial for blood pressure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Specific bacteria populations in the mouth and on the skin may be good for blood pressure regulation, according to research published May 3 in Physiological Genomics.
May 19, 2022
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Lidocaine shot may have led to patient's heart attack
By Melissa Busch
A local injection of lidocaine during dental treatment possibly induced a coronary artery spasm, potentially resulting in a 50-year-old man's heart attack, according to a case report published April 3 in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences.
April 4, 2022
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Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in older women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some oral bacteria are linked to the development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women, according to research published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
March 3, 2022
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Pandemic linked to rise in blood pressure among U.S. adults
By Melissa Busch
In the U.S., adults experienced a significant spike in blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published on December 6 in Circulation. The rise in blood pressure was observed even in those who did not get COVID-19.
December 8, 2021
2021 03 29 16 59 0962 Blood Pressure 400
Hypertension medication causes man's rare gingival overgrowth
By Melissa Busch
The use of a common medication for high blood pressure led to gingival overgrowth in a man with poor oral health. Details of the case were published on November 14 in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners.
November 16, 2021
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Heart disease risk increases by gum disease severity
By Erik L. Ridley
Periodontitis is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases for those with more severe gum disease, according to research being presented this week at the European Society of Cardiology virtual meeting.
August 24, 2021
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Periodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patients
By Theresa Pablos
Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.
March 28, 2021
2021 03 29 16 59 0962 Blood Pressure 400
Patients approve of medical screening at dental offices
By Emily Hayes
Patients generally approve of getting general medical screening -- including blood pressure tests and lab tests -- at their dentists' offices, according to a new study. The results support a broader role for dentists in identifying conditions in high-risk patients.
February 4, 2021
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Gum disease bacteria may up heart disease risk in RA patients
By Melissa Busch
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have elevated rates of periodontal and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that their immune responses to gum disease bacteria may be linked to higher heart disease risk, according to a study published on November 17 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
November 29, 2020
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Dental patients may misreport preexisting conditions
By Melissa Busch
Up to a third of dental patients do not accurately report their preexisting medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to clinicians, according to a new study. Treatment planning and patient outcomes may be affected without accurate information, the authors noted.
October 3, 2019
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Study links missing teeth to cardiovascular disease
By Louise Gagnon
Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did not have any missing teeth, according to research presented on October 2 at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019.
October 2, 2019
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