Survey of compliance with American Heart Association guidelines for prevention of bacterial endocarditis.
A total of 359 dentists were surveyed to find out how they determine which patients require antibiotic medication before dental treatment for prevention of bacterial endocarditis; how they treat patients with a history of heart murmur; and what specific antibiotic regimen they use for preoperative medication when it is indicated.
D000572:American Heart Association; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003729:Dental Care; D003815:Dentists; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012306:Risk; D014481:United States; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents