Endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of patients may require antibiotic prophylaxis as they are at greater risk of IE?
A
Pts with prosthetic valve or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair.
Pts with previous episode of IE.
Pts with congenital heart disease
2
Q
What antibiotic prophylaxis may be used for patients at risk of IE?
A
Amoxicillin 3g powder sachet 60mins before procedure in practice.
Clindamycin 600mg 60mins before procedure in practice.
3
Q
What is infective endocarditis?
A
It is a rare <1:10,000 annually but life threatening infection of the endocardium, particularly affecting the heart valves caused from a transient bacteraemia.
