Varma J R
Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
Prim Care. 1995 Sep;22(3):445-50.
Bacterial endocarditis is a preventable disease in most patients. It is a potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This article addresses issues related to bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis as related to lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and the recommendations of the American Heart Association.