Question

A 35-year-old dentist with a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot (no residual defects) asks about IE prophylaxis for a routine dental cleaning. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis only for highest-risk conditions; not indicated here

Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis for all structural heart disease

Answer

Antibiotics for all dental procedures

Answer

Prophylaxis if cleaning exceeds 30 minutes

Answer

Antibiotics only if periodontitis is present

Practice question

A 35-year-old dentist with a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot (no residual defects) asks about IE prophylaxis for a routine dental cleaning. What is recommended?