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Internet Video of the Week: dental antibiotic prophylaxis controversy reignited as endocarditis incidence rises in UK
Monday, January 12, 2015
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Source Name: Thoracic Surgery News
The incidence of bacterial endocarditis has significantly increased in the UK and this coincides with a 90% reduction of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental work according to the 2008 NICE guidance which recommended against its use.
This video from the AHA describes the study and implications for the future.
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