Dental treatment and recommended management in patients at risk of infective endocarditis

Infective endocarditis (IF) is found in high-risk groups with congenital or acquired cardiac defects. It is caused by episodes of short bacteraemia. The magnitude and duration of bacteraemia caused by dental procedures are decreased by using antibiotic prophylaxis (AP). The aim of this study is to d...

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Main Author: Katarzyna J. Błochowiak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2019-04-01
Series:Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Dental-treatment-and-recommended-management-in-patients-at-risk-of-infective-endocarditis,40,36178,1,1.html