A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Mariana Mattos Brandão
, Luisa Latado
, Lívia Brito Oliveira
, Viviane Almeida Sarmento
, Adriana Lopes Latado
Mariana Mattos Brandão
, Luisa Latado
, Lívia Brito Oliveira
, Viviane Almeida Sarmento
, Adriana Lopes Latado
Abstract Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious disease with a high mortality rate. Antibiotic prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis before invasive procedures has been recommended in patients with predisposing cardiac conditions since 1960, but contemporary guidelines worldwide have proposed changes. Objective To evaluate the knowledge and pattern of prescription by cardiologists and dentists regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis before risky oral procedures. Methods This is an observational and cross-sectional study. Data were obtained from an online questionnaire, sent to […]
Keywords: Bacterial Endocarditis; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Prescriptions; Oral Surgical Procedures; Cross-sectional Study