A 34-year-old with a bioprosthetic aortic valve is undergoing dental extraction. No history of IE. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 34-year-old with a bioprosthetic aortic valve is undergoing dental extraction. No history of IE. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated

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Prophylaxis is indicated only for mechanical valves

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No prophylaxis is indicated for bioprosthetic valves

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Use clindamycin in all patients

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Prophylaxis indicated for all dental procedures in everyone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis