Infective endocarditis occurs in 2% to 9% of patients receiving hemodialysis.The American Heart Association (AHA)2003 guidelines include a recommendation for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental procedures are performed on patients with intravascular access devices to prevent endarteritis or infective endocarditis.

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Infective endocarditis occurs in 2% to 9% of patients receiving hemodialysis.This rate is significantly higher than that reported in persons with rheumatic heart disease.On the basis of an apparently low risk,the American Heart Association (AHA)2003 guidelines do not include a recommendation for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental procedures are performed on patients with intravascular access devices to prevent endarteritis or infective endocarditis,except if an abscess is being incised and drained.

Infective Endocarditis Occurs in 2% to 9% of Patients Receiving