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Effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the potential effect of dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery (CVS) or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation on morbidity and mortality
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
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2025 Expert . . . For mitral valve disease related to annular calcification, an expert panel formulated recommendations regarding its evaluation and management, including surgical, transcatheter, and hybrid strategies Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is increasingly common and poses substantial perioperative risks
2020 ACC AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Valvular . . . A mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is of benefit to patients with severely symptomatic primary mitral regurgitation who are at high or prohibitive risk for surgery, as well as to a select subset of patients with secondary mitral regurgitation who remain severely symptomatic despite guideline-directed management and therapy for heart
7 Critical Dental Care Steps After Mitral Valve Replacement Mitral valve replacement patients face a 15–20% higher risk of infective endocarditis compared to the general population Oral bacteria like Streptococcus viridans can enter the bloodstream during routine dental procedures, adhering to artificial valves and triggering life-threatening infections
ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS ADHERENCE AFTER VALVE REPLACEMENT SURGERY Among patients with prosthetic valve replacement, a survey revealed a concerning rate (9 4%) of non-adherence to ACC AHA guidelines for IE prophylaxis prior to dental cleanings, with nearly half of those patients receiving direct recommendations against prophylaxis