Antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis cardiac disease in patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. A narrative review

Authors

  • Abdulaziz Mohammed Albader, Ahmad Abdulrahman Alhamad, Abdulaziz Fahad Aljudhie, Ayman Abdulaziz Altwalh, Hamad Saud Aldawi, Dr Suhael Ahmed Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Infective endocarditis, Antibiotic prophylaxis, bacteremia, invasive dental procedures

Abstract

Introduction: The use of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) 
has been a topic of debate for a long time. In recent times, recommendations for cardiologists 
and dentists have suggested that the use of AP be limited to high-risk populations or be 
prohibited entirely

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Published

2024-05-14

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 5 (2024): volume 15 issue 5 (2024)

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