Abstract
Background: The 2007 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines significantly restricted antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for infective endocarditis (IE) to fewer patients with predisposing cardiac conditions (PCC) at highest risk of adverse outcomes. Several studies have since attempted to look at the impact on incidence of IE over the following years with conflicting results. In this context, we sought to study the current prescribing practices of pediatric cardiology providers and adherence to the current AHA guidelines. Methods: A survey of pediatric cardiology providers was conducted via emails sent to the AAP section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (SOCCS) and to PediHeartNet. The survey provided different clinical scenarios that would be commonly encountered in general cardiology practice and asked if the provider would or would-not prescribe AP. The cases …
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