Miscellaneous: Management of chest pain in dental practice

What is the essential basis for safe practice in a dental setting?

In the context of coronary artery disease (CAD), what is essential for patients’ safety?

Which type of chest pain is usually described as “crushing in nature” and may be accompanied by cyanosis, nausea, and vomiting?

How should glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) be administered for a patient with a history of angina during a dental appointment?

What should the practitioner do if a patient experiences chest pain during a dental appointment, and the systolic blood pressure (BP) is below 100mmHg?

When should elective dental treatment be performed on a patient who has suffered an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?

In which position should a patient experiencing chest pain be placed to minimise the risk of hypotension?

What is the primary purpose of administering a soluble aspirin tablet to a patient with suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?

What is the preferred presentation of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) due to its longer shelf-life?

When should medical aid be sought for a patient experiencing chest pain if there is any doubt about its cause?