Question

A 67‑year‑old man with a bioprosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction with manipulation of gingival tissue. What is the recommended prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis for any cardiac history

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally 1 hour before in all

Answer

Cefazolin 1 g IV intra‑procedure

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg once nightly before and after

Practice question

A 67‑year‑old man with a bioprosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction with manipulation of gingival tissue. What is the recommended prophylaxis?