Heart failure (compensated vs decompensated)
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Heart failure (HF) is the heart's inability to pump adequately to meet metabolic demands. Classified as compensated (stable, symptoms controlled on meds) vs decompensated (unstable, worsening symptoms). HF patients are on complex drug regimens (ACEi/ARBs, diuretics, beta-blockers, digoxin) that interact with common dental prescriptions. The key dental concern is avoiding drugs that worsen HF (especially NSAIDs) and managing stress/positioning to prevent decompensation.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
More medical conditions in dentistry
Hypertension (uncontrolled / hypertensive urgency)Ischemic heart disease (stable angina, recent/old MI)Valvular heart disease / Prosthetic heart valvesPatients on anticoagulants/antiplateletsCongenital heart disease (high-risk lesions/repairs)Pulmonary hypertensionCOPD (moderate-severe; oxygen dependence)Active upper respiratory infection (URI)Chronic hypoxemia / home oxygen patientsInterstitial lung disease / pulmonary fibrosisStroke / TIA historyMyasthenia gravis
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