Stokes, T., Richey, R. and Wray, D. (2008) Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis: summary of NICE guidance. Heart, 94(7), pp. 930-931. (doi: 10.1136/hrt.2008.147090)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2008.147090
Abstract
Infective endocarditis is a rare condition with an incidence of less than 10 per 100 000 population/year. It is, however, associated with a high mortality and morbidity. Accepted clinical practice has been to use antibiotic prophylaxis in those at risk of infective endocarditis undergoing dental and certain non-dental interventional procedures, in the belief that this may prevent its development. The effectiveness of such antibiotic prophylaxis in humans is, however, not proved1 and the recent American Heart Association guideline2 recommends a much more limited role for antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. This article summarises the most recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis.3
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Wray, Professor David |
| Authors: | Stokes, T., Richey, R., and Wray, D. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | Heart |
| ISSN: | 1355-6037 |
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