What are the new Blood Pressure Guidelines?
What is the new range for "Normal" for BP?
Systolic: Less Than 120
Diastolic: Less Than 80
What is the new "Elevated" BP range?
Systolic: 120-129
Diastolic: Less than 80
What is considered Stage 1 Hypertension?
Systolic: 130-139
Diastolic: 80-89
What is Stage 2 Hypertension?
Systolic: 140 or higher
Diastolic: 90 or higher
What is the range for Hypertensive Crisis?
Systolic: Higher than 180
Diastolic: Higher than 120
*Consult you doctor immediately
What % of hypertensive patients are unaware?
21%
What % of patients are treated for hypertension?
70.9%
What % of patients are controlled/uncontrolled regarding hypertension?
47.8% Controlled
52.2% Poorly Controlled
Waht is the cutoff for blood pressure where you would need to refer and would hault dental treatment?
Systolic: 180-209
Dyastolic: 110-119
If the BP cuff is too wide, the BP will be...
Low
If the BP cuff is too narrow, the BP will be ...
High
What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Hypertension?
What are some risk factors for hypertension?
- Age
- Genetics
- Sex (males > females)
- Ethnicity
- Diet
- Alcohol Intake
- Incresed Body Mass
- Cigarette Smoking
- Lack of Exercise
How do you dentally manage Hypertension patients?
- Keep appointments short
- Schedule morning visits
What drug in dentistry should you avoid if treating a patient with significant hypertension?
Epinephrine
Most Hypertension drugs are B.A.D...what are they?
- Beta-Blockers
- ACE Inhibitors
- Diuretics
What does ASA stand for?
American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system
What is a ASA I pt?
Normal healthy patient
What is an ASA 2 patient?
Mild systemic disease - controlled
What is an ASA 3 pt?
Severe systemic disease (not controlled)
What is an ASA 4 pt?
Disease that is a constant threat to life
What is a ASA 5 pt?
Moribund patient
What is a ASA 6 pt?
Brain dead - organ donor
