Cardiovascular considerations for the dental practitioner. 2. Management of cardiac emergencies.

Medical emergencies are not uncommon in dental practices. Syncope has commonly been found to account for the majority of these emergencies in a dental setting, but some studies have reported cardiovascular events as the most common type of emergency. It is critical that every dentist be prepared with the knowledge and equipment necessary to respond in emergency situations. This article aims to provide dentists with essential knowledge about management of cardiovascular emergencies.