A patient had a small ventricle septal defect (VSD) repaired when they were three years old and has no residual cardiac problems. They are now 28 and are requesting prophylactic antibiotics for an upcoming dental visit. The appropriate antibiotic to prescribe according to current American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines is:

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Patients with a repaired ventricular septal defect (VSD) that have no residual cardiac problems beyond six months after the procedure do not require prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures according to current guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

A Patient Had a Small Ventricle Septal Defect (VSD) Repaired