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Are pretreatment antibiotics still necessary for patients with mitral valve prolapse?
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∙ 14y ago
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently modified the protocols for prophylaxis antibiotic coverage. Many patients (in fact, the vast majority) who were routinely pre-medicated before dental treatment are no longer pre-medicated.
To determine whether antibiotic coverage is appropriate for you, check with your cardiologist or dentist.
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