Eisenmenger syndrome

Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is a form of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) associated with unoperated congenital heart disease and is characterized by congenital heart malformations with reversed or bi-directional shunting through an intra-cardiac or intervascular (usually aorto-pulmonary) communication with the development of PAH.

Bacteremia

Presence of viable bacteria in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
11100206
 FEMALE Adult
Multiple dental extractions using general anesthesia for a patient with Down and Eisenmenger syndromes and periodontal disease.
Bozich JG, Albert TW.
Spec Care Dentist. 1990;10(2):51-4.
A prophylactic antibiotic regimen is recommended for patients with Eisenmenger syndrome who are undergoing procedures that produce a transient bacteremia.