title: Antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.
abstract: Dentists routinely treat patients who require antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis. In this article, the signs and symptoms of infective endocarditis as well as the hemodynamic events involved are discussed. Furthermore the rationale for the choice of antibiotic, the type of patient requiring prophylaxis, and the different regimes as recommended by the American Heart Association are presented.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Cassatly
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004698:Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents