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3 yrs after mitral valve repair annuloplasty ring after healing over the ring is complete overall risk of ie? take amoxicillin for dental cleaning.
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No: The idea of antibiotic before dental work was to counter the known spike of bacteria from the teeth. It has never been proved to be a way to reduce endocarditis. You may as well take it every time you brush your teeth. The most common wisdom is that there is more harm than good from use of antibiotic before the dentist if you have a heart valve issue or an artificial joint.
Answered 4/12/2020
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