Antibiotic prophylaxis for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Abstract
Bacterial endocarditis is a preventable disease in most patients. It is a potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article addresses issues related to bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis as related to lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and the recommendations of the American Heart Association.
Medical subject headings
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Bacteremia
- Endocarditis, Bacterial
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal