Question 146 · LDEK · Medically compromised patient

Conditions classified as diseases with a high risk of bacterial endocarditis include:

1) implantation of artificial heart valves;
2) acquired heart defects;
3) ostium secundum atrial septal defect;
4) medical history of bacterial endocarditis;
5) congenital heart defects;
6) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;
7) the condition post coronary artery bypass surgery.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,4,5.
  3. C. 3,5,7.
  4. D. 5,6,7.
  5. E. 3,4.
Hint

Use the classic high-risk list: prosthetic valves, previous endocarditis and certain congenital heart disease.

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