Open AccessManagement of an Elderly Patient with Orthostatic Hypotension in Endodontic Retreatment: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Michael Golden Kurniawan,
Evri Kusumah Ningtyas,
Bintang Adiguna Widjaja,
Ira Widjiastuti
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
acta medica philippina/acta medica philippina
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.128
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2094-9278
pISSN - 0001-6071
DOI - 10.47895/amp.v53i5.82
Subject(s) - orthostatic vital signs , medicine , anesthesia , blood pressure
Orthostatic hypotension occurs when cardiovascular adaptive mechanisms fail to compensate the reduction in venous return that normally occurs on the upright position. A patient with orthostatic hypotension can be a challenging case for a dentist. A 78-year-old male came with idiopatic orthostatic hypotension and felt uncomfortable with his old crown restoration and discoloration on his upper teeth. Management of orthostatic hypotension can be handled by manipulating the dental chair interval movement position.