A man in his late 60s experienced a brain hemorrhage shortly after a dental procedure, likely triggered by a spike in blood pressure due to pain or stress. Diagnosed with intracerebral hemorrhage, he was treated and later found to have CADASIL, a genetic condition affecting blood vessels. This case highlights the rare link between dental procedures and strokes, especially in individuals with underlying vascular conditions.
A case study published in BMJ Case Reports describes a rare occurrence of a brain bleed in a dental patient with CADASIL, a rare disorder that causes blood vessels in the brain to wither. The patient, a man in his 60s, experienced symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and tilted vision after a tooth extraction. A CT scan revealed a small bleed in the lower left half of his brain. Further tests confirmed the CADASIL diagnosis, and the patient was put on long-term medication to manage his condition. While brain bleeds during dental procedures are extremely rare, maintaining good oral hygiene is important for overall brain health.
