[Risks and preventive strategy of periodontal treatments for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases].

ABSTRACT

The prevalence and mortality of the patients who suffer cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are rising in China, and the number of periodontitis patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is growing. Certain principles should be followed during periodontal treatments for these patients due to their particular health conditions. Stomatologists should cooperate with cardiovascular physicians to evaluate the risks and benefits of periodontal treatments in advance, and to select reasonable treatment timings and plans. During treatments, the heart rates, blood pressures and other vital indicators are monitored in real time to avoid acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The application, discontinuation and adjustment of specific cardiovascular drugs are determined by cardiovascular physicians.