The AHA Guidelines on Prevention of Infective Endocarditis Changed Most

question 19

Multiple Choice

The AHA Guidelines on Prevention of Infective Endocarditis changed most recently because of:

• A) more people dying from dental procedures.
• B) quality of evidence.
• C) dental professionals not following the guidelines.
• D) client compliance.
• E) a change in medications available.

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