Endocarditis: Any way to avoid?

Posted By Michael L. on April 24, 1999 at 10:09:22
I am due for valve replacement surgery in about a month at the Cleveland Clinic, and I am going to go with a homograft, because I am very active and do not wish to take coumadin. My age is making my decision difficult, because I am only 31 and it is almost guarenteed tht I will need another surgery someday, but I feel as if the homograft is the right choice. I was wondering if there is any way to help prevent endocarditis? I know that you must take anti-biotics before dental visits and invasive procedures, but what about your diet and/or lifestyle? I was curious to know if there were any specific steps to help prevet this from happening and causing the life-span of your replacement valve to be reduced?










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