Screening of Elevated Blood Pressure in Patients Attending Endodontic Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study

One of the most important cardiovascular conditions that account for the highest mortality rate around the world is Hypertension. It is defined as a condition where systolic and diastolic blood pressure values are ≥ 140 mmHg and ≥ 90 mmHg, respectively, or a use of antihypertensive drug is being made. TThis study aims to identify and report the prevalence of elevated blood pressure levels among patients attending an endodontics clinic. The study was conducted among a group of 100 patients who sought endodontic treatment at university hospital, endodontics department. The collected information included blood pressure measurement and answers to a structured interview about their health and medication history. The collected data showed that The collected data showed that among the 100 patients screened, 10% exhibited elevated blood pressure. Of these, 1% were previously undiagnosed, 9% reported a history of hypertension, and only 2% were on antihypertensive medication. Male patients showed statistically higher mean systolic blood pressure compared to females (p = 0.148), and a significant gender difference was noted in age and occupation variables (p < 0.05). Based on this data, only 10% of patients attending the endodontics clinic exhibited elevated blood pressure, with no statistically significant difference between genders (p = 0.148). The reality of unnoticed hypertension highlights the need for consistent blood pressure checks within dental practices for better detection and treatment in due time.