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I've had previous heart surgery, am i more susceptible to getting endocarditis?
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Maybe: It depends on the type of surgery , success, and if you get appropriate pre treatment prior to dental work if indicated.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Depends: On type of surgery, success and if indicated appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental work.
Answered 3/1/2019
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Depends. : If your heart surgery involved placing prosthetic material in your heart, like a valve replacement, for instance, this does increase you're risk of endocarditis. Talk to your doctor about this as well as your need for antibiotic prophylaxis.
Answered 4/17/2016
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