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Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in adults - Sistema Nazionale ...

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- unrepaired cyanotic heart disease or disease for which only palliativetreatment was given;- completely repaired congenital heart defect with prosthetic material ordevice, whether placed by surgery or by catheter <strong>in</strong>tervention, dur<strong>in</strong>g thefirst 6 months after the procedure- repaired congenital heart disease with residual defects at the site oradjacent to the site of a prosthetic patch or prosthetic device (which<strong>in</strong>hibit endothelialisation);cardiac transplantation recipients who develop cardiac valvulopathyRECOMMENDATIONS FOR PATIENTS AT HIGH RISK OFENDOCARDITIS UNDERGOING PROCEDURES/OPERATIONS IN THEMOUTH OR RESPIRATORY TRACTDENTAL PROCEDURESProphylaxis is recommended for:• procedures that <strong>in</strong>volve manipulation of gengival tissue or the periapical region ofteeth or perforation of the oral mucosaProphylaxis is NOT recommended for:• anaesthetic <strong>in</strong>jections through non-<strong>in</strong>fected tissue• dental radiographs• placement of removable prosthodontic or orthodontic appliances• adjustment of orthodontic appliances• extraction of deciduous teeth• bleed<strong>in</strong>g from trauma to the lips or gumsN.B.: It is very important that patients at risk of endocarditis ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> healthy teeth.This can be ensured through regular clean<strong>in</strong>g of the teeth (with an ord<strong>in</strong>ary or electrictoothbrush) and regular dental check-ups.

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