Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis
Published: April 15, 2021
- This update addresses the impact of the major changes made in 2007 infective endocarditis (IE) Guideline: What was the acceptance of and compliance with recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for those who undergo a dental procedure? Was there an increased incidence of viridians group streptococci (VGS) infective endocarditis (IE)? Were the recommendations from the guideline valid and should they be revised?
- Although research shows that there is awareness of the recommendations in the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: A Guideline from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2007, compliance with the recommendations has been variable.
- Since the 2007 AHA guidelines, there is no convincing evidence of an increased frequency of or morbidity FROM VGS IE in patients with low/moderate or high risk of adverse outcome FROM VGS IE.
Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis
Coauthors from the writing group for "Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis" discuss the key takeaway messages for this new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Commentary for Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis by Patrick T. O’Gara, MD, FAHA, MACC
- Top Things to Know: Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis
- Slide Set (PDF)
- News Release: Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria
Recommended Reading
- Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
- Incidence of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Viridans Group Streptococci Before and After Publication of the 2007 American Heart Association's Endocarditis Prevention Guidelines
- Trends in Endocarditis Hospitalizations at US Children's Hospitals: Impact of the 2007 American Heart Association Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines.
- Infective Endocarditis in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
- Infective Endocarditis Hospitalizations and Antibiotic Prophylaxis Rates Before and After the 2007 American Heart Association Guidelines Revision