Question

A 67-year-old man with a prosthetic heart valve is due for a dental procedure. According to UK guidelines, which statement regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis is not routinely recommended for dental procedures

Answer

Prophylaxis is recommended for all dental procedures

Answer

Prophylaxis is recommended only for procedures requiring sedation

Answer

Prophylaxis is only recommended if the procedure involves prosthetic material

Answer

Prophylaxis is recommended if the patient is older than 65

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with a prosthetic heart valve is due for a dental procedure. According to UK guidelines, which statement regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis is most accurate?