A member asked:

Mitral valve repair 6yrs ago i'd like couple of molar implants in lower jaw my surgeon says take antibiotics other surgeon says low risk endocarditis.

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2017 recs: As of the 2017 update the American Heart Association & American College of Cardiology both recommend antibiotic prophylaxis for those with both surgically placed & catheter placed valve repairs.(March 15,2017)

Answered 6/15/2019

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