A 28-year-old undergoes dental extraction. He has a bioprosthetic aortic valve and no prior endocarditis. Should he receive antibiotic prophylaxis?...

Question

A 28-year-old undergoes dental extraction. He has a bioprosthetic aortic valve and no prior endocarditis. Should he receive antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all prosthetic cardiac valves require prophylaxis for dental procedures

Answer

No, prophylaxis is not recommended for any dental procedures

Answer

Yes, if he has two or more traditional risk factors

Answer

Only if he has poor oral hygiene

Answer

Prophylaxis only for mechanical valves, not bioprosthetic

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