Interv Akut Kardiol. 2011;10(4):170-174

Prevention of infective endocarditis

Radek Pelouch
I. interní klinika, Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe disease. It is known, that some underlying cardiac conditions are associated with the risk of acquisition

of IE. Transient bacteremia is commonly associated with some medical procedures. Antibiotic prophylaxis has been recommended

before them, although valid data supporting this practise does not exist. Vice versa bacteremia is much more frequently associated

with routine daily activities (tooth brushing, chewing food, flossing). Accordingly, recently published foreign guidelines recommend to

reduce prophylactic antibiotics use. Administration of antibiotic prophylaxis is now recommended only for patients with underlying

cardiac conditions associated with the highest risk of adverse outcome from IE.

Keywords: infective endocarditis, antibiotic prophylaxis, bacteremia

Published: July 1, 2011  Show citation

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