Rheumatic Fever (RF) - Oral Health Care Considerations
Address any underlying comorbid cardiac condition such as arrhythmias and mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
According to the 2007 American Heart Association’s Guidelines on Infective Endocarditis patients with RF with an associated heart murmur do not need antibiotic prophylaxis.
Medical Complexity Status - Rheumatic Fever#
| Rheumatic Fever | MCS1B |
|---|---|
| Anticipated complication | Controlled/ stable |
| Hemostasis | None |
| Microbial susceptibility | None |
| Drugs/ drug interactions | None |
| Stress/trauma | Minor |
See Medical Complexity Status for more information.
Related Pages#
- Medical Disorders