A 65-year-old with a mechanical aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. What is recommended?...

Question

A 65-year-old with a mechanical aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed

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Clindamycin 300 mg orally (preferred)

Answer

Begin 5 days of azithromycin

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Post-procedure prophylaxis only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis