A 28-year-old man with a dental extraction planned has a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot with residual moderate pulmonary valve regurgitation....

Question

A 28-year-old man with a dental extraction planned has a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot with residual moderate pulmonary valve regurgitation. Which statement about infective endocarditis prophylaxis is correct?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis is recommended only if there is prosthetic material used in the repair with residual defect at the site

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Prophylaxis is recommended for all congenital heart disease during dental work

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Prophylaxis is recommended for any murmur

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Prophylaxis is never indicated for dental procedures

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Prophylaxis should be given only if the procedure exceeds 60 minutes

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis

A 28-year-old man with a dental extraction planned has a history of repaired tetralogy of Fallot with residual moderate pulmonary valve regurgitation. Which statement about infective endocarditis prophylaxis is correct?