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

Authors

Adil Othman Abdullah, Department of Dental Assistant, Erbil Technical Medical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, IraqFollow
Hezah Saadi Hassan, Endodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishk International University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Shaima Othman Muhammad, Khanzad Specialised Dental Polyclinic Center, Erbil Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Seyyedeh Shima Hakimi Manesh, Khanzad Specialised Dental Polyclinic Center, Erbil Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Sara Kawa Muhamadamin, Khanzad Specialised Dental Polyclinic Center, Erbil Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Hanif Khan, Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn State Cancer Institute, PA 17033, USA

How to Cite This Article

Abdullah, Adil Othman; Hassan, Hezah Saadi; Muhammad, Shaima Othman; Manesh, Seyyedeh Shima Hakimi; Muhamadamin, Sara Kawa; and Khan, Hanif (2025) "Screening of Elevated Blood Pressure in Patients Attending Endodontic Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study," Polytechnic Journal: Vol. 15: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59341/2707-7799.1864

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

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.

Receive Date

16/03/2025

Revise Date

22/07/2025

Accept Date

23/07/2025

Publication Date

9-17-2025

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