Antibiotics before dental work for people with heart valve replacements
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking antibiotics before certain dental procedures helps prevent a serious heart infection in people who have a prosthetic heart valve or have had a heart infection before. It aims to find out if this common practice is effective.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a prosthetic (artificial) heart valve
- You have had a previous heart infection (infective endocarditis)
- You are scheduled for an invasive dental procedure (like tooth extraction or gum surgery)
- Your dental procedure is at least 6 months after your heart valve replacement surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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