Dental Management Considerations for Patients with Cardiovascular . . . Based on the cardiac condition, an appropriate modification in dental care is crucial A multidisciplinary approach including the patient’s cardiologist can potentially reduce complications and improve dental treatment results
Does a patient with mitral valve repair require prophylactic . . . Yes, patients with mitral valve repair require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures that involve manipulation of gingival tissue, manipulation of the periapical region of teeth, or perforation of the oral mucosa 1
Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Failure: Dental Management . . . The surgical treatment options for mitral stenosis are not limited to valve replacement, but also include valve repair procedures, such as valvotomy or balloon valvuloplasty, since the re-stenosis rates are lower than those in aortic stenosis [13]
Are Dental Implants Safe For Mitral Valve Prolapse Not all individuals with mitral valve disease require antibiotics before dental treatments today The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its recommendations, no longer endorsing this practice for patients with this condition
Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery Better understanding of the potential benefits and harms associated with dental treatment before CVS or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is needed for informed decision making