A 45-year-old with a history of a bicuspid aortic valve but no prior endocarditis presents for dental cleaning. Which statement is correct regarding a...

Question

A 45-year-old with a history of a bicuspid aortic valve but no prior endocarditis presents for dental cleaning. Which statement is correct regarding antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Indicated only for prosthetic valves, prior infective endocarditis, certain congenital heart disease, or cardiac transplant with valvulopathy

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Indicated for all congenital valve anomalies

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Indicated for any systolic murmur

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Indicated for all valve disease and dental procedures

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Never indicated for dental procedures

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Endocarditis Prophylaxis

A 45-year-old with a history of a bicuspid aortic valve but no prior endocarditis presents for dental cleaning. Which statement is correct regarding antibiotic prophylaxis?