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| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum epinephrine dose - significant cardiac disease | 0.04mg (approximately 2 cartridges of 1:100,000 epinephrine) per ADA/AHA guidance |
| Absolute contraindications for elective dental treatment | Unstable angina, recent MI (<6 months), uncontrolled arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, recent CABG (<3 months) - elective treatment deferred |
| Preferred LA if vasoconstrictor is to be avoided | Plain (vasoconstrictor-free) Mepivacaine 3% (has mild intrinsic vasoactivity) or plain Prilocaine |
| Why epinephrine is usually still SAFE in most cardiac patients | Endogenous epinephrine released due to pain/stress from INADEQUATE anesthesia poses a GREATER cardiac risk than the small, controlled dose given with LA - adequate anesthesia (using a vasoconstrictor) is generally preferred over "plain" LA with breakthrough pain |
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