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Which procedure does NOT routinely require prophylaxis for endocarditis?
Which procedure does NOT routinely require prophylaxis for endocarditis?
- Bronchoscopy with biopsy
- Incision and drainage of infected skin abscess
- Dental extraction
- Gastrointestinal endoscopy without active infection (correct)
Which procedure does NOT require prophylaxis for endocarditis?
Which procedure does NOT require prophylaxis for endocarditis?
- Bronchoscopy without biopsy (correct)
- Dental extraction involving gingival manipulation
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cesarean section in the presence of infection
What is the recommended prophylaxis for patients with penicillin allergy undergoing dental procedures?
What is the recommended prophylaxis for patients with penicillin allergy undergoing dental procedures?
- Clindamycin 600mg orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure (correct)
- Vancomycin 1-2g intravenously over 1-2 hours before the procedure
- Amoxicillin 2g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure
- Ceftriaxone 1g intravenously 30-60 minutes before the procedure
What is the most common clinical finding in patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
What is the most common clinical finding in patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
What is the most common congenital heart defect at birth that is less commonly found in adults?
What is the most common congenital heart defect at birth that is less commonly found in adults?
What is the recommended treatment approach for a large VSD with pulmonary arterial hypertension?
What is the recommended treatment approach for a large VSD with pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Which characteristic distinguishes the murmur of pulmonic stenosis from other right-sided murmurs?
Which characteristic distinguishes the murmur of pulmonic stenosis from other right-sided murmurs?
What is the recommended treatment approach for severe pulmonic stenosis?
What is the recommended treatment approach for severe pulmonic stenosis?
Which of the following is the best predictor of sudden death in patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot?
Which of the following is the best predictor of sudden death in patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot?
What congenital heart defect is most commonly associated with maternal rubella infection during pregnancy?
What congenital heart defect is most commonly associated with maternal rubella infection during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a characteristic clinical feature of severe aortic stenosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic clinical feature of severe aortic stenosis?
What is an indication for aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis?
What is an indication for aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis?
What is an indication for aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients with aortic regurgitation?
What is an indication for aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients with aortic regurgitation?
When should aortic root replacement be considered in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve and severe aortic regurgitation?
When should aortic root replacement be considered in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve and severe aortic regurgitation?
How frequently should surveillance be performed for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) measuring between 4.0 and 5.0 cm?
How frequently should surveillance be performed for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) measuring between 4.0 and 5.0 cm?
What is the recommended screening protocol for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in men?
What is the recommended screening protocol for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in men?
What clinical presentation may suggest occlusion of the right coronary artery by the dissection flap in Type A aortic dissection?
What clinical presentation may suggest occlusion of the right coronary artery by the dissection flap in Type A aortic dissection?
What is the appropriate management for patients with a bicuspid aortic valve and mild aortic regurgitation without symptoms?
What is the appropriate management for patients with a bicuspid aortic valve and mild aortic regurgitation without symptoms?
What is the recommended screening approach for first-degree relatives of patients with a bicuspid aortic valve?
What is the recommended screening approach for first-degree relatives of patients with a bicuspid aortic valve?
What is the recommended INR target for patients with a mechanical aortic prosthetic valve and atrial fibrillation?
What is the recommended INR target for patients with a mechanical aortic prosthetic valve and atrial fibrillation?
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