An echocardiogram
is a covered diagnostic procedure for cardiac valvulopathy associated
with ingestion of Pondimin and Redux (Phen-Fen):
3.2.2 Before dental procedures in
patients who have been found to have clinically significant valvular
abnormalities. Abnormalities that create the risk for developing
endocarditis include, but are not limited to:
3.2.2.1 Implanted heart valves as a
replacement for their own heart valve.
3.2.2.2 Abnormal native heart valves
(leakage, blockage).
3.2.2.3 Any congenital heart defect
(Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent
Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), complex anomaly).
3.2.2.4 Dacron or Teflon vascular grafts
or patches over cardiac defects.
3.2.2.5 Mitral valve prolapse - only
if there is significant valve leakage.
3.2.2.6 Pacemakers.