Patients with artificial heart valves placed more than two years ago do not require antibiotic premedication
A) True
B) False
B
Explanation: B) Patients with artificial heart valves are at risk of developing infective endocarditis. Antibiotic premedication is advised by the American Heart Association guidelines. The date of placement of the valve is not a factor in this determination.
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