Ivan Mikić

Mr. Ivan Mikić


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 June 2025 in Oral
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LSLara Sviličić
Lara Sviličić
KTKaja Topolnjak
Kaja Topolnjak
PIPetra Ivanišić
Petra Ivanišić
IMIvan Mikić
Ivan Mikić
Danica Vidović JurasDanica Vidović Juras
Danica Vidović Juras
Vlaho BrailoVlaho Brailo
Vlaho Brailo
Background/Objectives: Although there is a general consensus that patients should have dental evaluation before heart valve surgery, data on the extent and complications of this evaluation are scarce. The objective was to analyze safety and feasibility of dental evaluation in patients undergoing heart valve surgery. Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients referred for dental evaluation prior to heart valve surgery in 2021–2023 was conducted. Demographic, medical, and dental data were recorded. The number and type of dental procedures and their complications were recorded, along with the number of appointments and the time required to achieve dental clearance for heart valve surgery. Results: One hundred and fifty-three patients were referred in the observed period. The predominant procedure was tooth extraction, accounting for 76 (49.7%) cases. Complications were recorded in 3 (1.9%) patients, with delayed bleeding being the most prevalent issue, occurring in 2 (1.3%) patients. The median time required to obtain dental clearance for cardiosurgical procedure was 1 day, with 124 (81%) patients obtaining clearance in a single appointment. No dental emergencies were observed during hospital admission for the cardiosurgical procedure. Conclusions: Our results suggest that dental evaluation before heart valve surgery can be conducted in a reasonable amount of time with a low complication rate and without the need to delay cardiosurgical procedures.