A 58-year-old woman with NSTEMI 3 months ago had PCI and is on DAPT. Now requires dental work and asks about IE prophylaxis due to stent. Recommendati...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with NSTEMI 3 months ago had PCI and is on DAPT. Now requires dental work and asks about IE prophylaxis due to stent. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis is not indicated solely for coronary stents

Answer

Prophylaxis indicated for all stents

Answer

Prophylaxis only if within 6 months

Answer

Use vancomycin

Answer

Delay dental work 1 year

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): IE Prophylaxis Indications

A 58-year-old woman with NSTEMI 3 months ago had PCI and is on DAPT. Now requires dental work and asks about IE prophylaxis due to stent. Recommendation?