| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AP | antibiotic prophylaxis |
| CHD | congenital heart disease |
| ESC | European Society of Cardiology |
| IE | infective endocarditis |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| NICE | National Institute for Health and Care Excellence |
| SDCEP | Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme |
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