The American Heart Association currently recommends antibiotic prophylaxis for a patient with which of the following cardiac conditions?

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Previously,the American Heart Association (AHA)recommended antibiotic prophylaxis for many patients with heart murmurs caused by valvular disease (e.g.,mitral valve prolapse,rheumatic heart disease)in an effort to prevent infective endocarditis; current guidelines omit this recommendation on the basis of accumulated scientific evidence.If a murmur is due to specific cardiac conditions (e.g.,previous endocarditis,prosthetic heart valve,complex congenital cyanotic heart disease),the AHA continues to recommend antibiotic prophylaxis for most dental procedures.Patients with pacemakers do not require antibiotic prophylaxis.

The American Heart Association Currently Recommends Antibiotic Prophylaxis for a Patient