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Tricuspid stenosis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of tricuspid stenosis include no intravenous drug use and careful dental hygiene.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- In cases of tricuspid stenosis with past medical history of intravenous drug use or bacterial endocarditis as the precipitating event, emphasize careful dental hygiene.
- Maximize drug detoxification efforts with routine antibiotic coverage should be administered for prevention of endocarditis.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Salih, M.D. Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[2]