Relationship between sublingual varices and hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hosein EslamiFatemeh Halimi MilaniFatemeh SalehniaNegar KourehpazKatayoun Katebi

Published in: BMC oral health (2024)

The meta-analysis showed a significant and positive association between sublingual varices and hypertension. SV's presence could be used by dentists as a non-invasive indicator of hypertension screening.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
systematic review
allergic rhinitis
meta analyses