Question

A 68-year-old man after dental work develops low-grade fever and transient bacteremia. He has no prosthetic valve and a repaired VSD in childhood with no residual defect. Should he have received prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

No; he does not meet high-risk cardiac criteria for prophylaxis

Answer

no prior endocarditis

Answer

and a repaired VSD in childhood with no residual defect. Should he have received prophylaxis?

Answer

Yes; all congenital heart disease requires prophylaxis

Answer

Yes; any dental procedure needs prophylaxis

Practice question

A 68-year-old man after dental work develops low-grade fever and transient bacteremia. He has no prosthetic valve and a repaired VSD in childhood with no residual defect. Should he have received prophylaxis?