Do you really need to take antibiotics when you go to the dentist if you have m!
Question:
Do you really need to take antibiotics when you go to the dentist if you have mitrovalve prolapse?
Answers:
You actually don't have to unless you previously had bacterial endocarditis. Mitrovalve prolapse alone no longer requires antibiotic prophylaxis. The guidelines changed recently so some dentists may not be aware of the new changes. MVP did often require antibiotic prophylaxis under the old guidelines. Your dentist may still want you to take them, but it's not required.