[Answered]: An 82-year-old man underwent transcatheter aortic…

An 82-year-old man underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis eight months ago. He plans to undergo dental extractions in the near future. He reports improvement in his functional status and quality of life since the TAVR. Medical history includes hypertension, BPH, and dementia. Current medications include aspirin 81 mg once daily, lisinopril 5 mg once daily, and tamsulosin 0.4 mg once daily. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for this patient? No antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated . Defer dental extractions for one year following transfemoral TAVR procedure. Initiate lifelong antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures. Initiate antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures for up to one year following transfemoral TAVR procedure.