Nonvalvular Vascular Devices Prophylaxis
No antibiotic prophylaxis is needed before dental care for patients with the following devices:
Intra-cardiac#
Pacemakers, defibrillators, LVADs, total artificial hearts, ventriculoatrial shunts, patent ductus arteriosus occlusion devices, atrial septal and ventricular septal defect closure devices, conduits, patches.
Arterial#
Peripheral vascular stents, vascular grafts, intra-aortic balloon pumps, angioplasty, coronary artery stents.
Venous#
Vena caval filters.
Related Pages#
- Oral Health Care Considerations
References/Websites#
- References