Dec 30, 2025 · Recommendations for use of antibiotics before dental treatment for patients with certain heart conditions and those with joint replacements or orthopedic implants are discussed.

Sep 3, 2025 · The 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines and European Society of Cardiology guidelines have significantly changed the approach to antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with mitral valve …

Oct 1, 2025 · Yes, patients with mitral valve repair require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures that involve manipulation of gingival tissue, manipulation of the periapical region of …

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Dec 17, 2020 · A mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is of benefit to patients with severely symptomatic primary mitral regurgitation who are at high or prohibitive risk for surgery, as well …

Based on the cardiac condition, an appropriate modification in dental care is crucial. A multidisciplinary approach including the patient’s cardiologist can potentially reduce …

Oct 21, 2025 · To determine if dental implants are possible, it is recommended to discuss the potential benefits and harms associated with dental treatment before CVS or left ventricular …

According to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 statement on Infective Endocarditis, no antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for individuals with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) with or without …

Jun 8, 2024 · In patients requiring mitral valve surgery for primary MR, mitral valve repair is preferred over mitral valve replacement if the anatomic cause is a degenerative disease and a …