Question

A 52-year-old with a bicuspid aortic valve and prior infective endocarditis plans a dental extraction. What prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis for any dental procedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally is preferred for all patients

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM 1 hour before

Answer

Daily amoxicillin for 3 days post-procedure only

Practice question

A 52-year-old with a bicuspid aortic valve and prior infective endocarditis plans a dental extraction. What prophylaxis is recommended?