Regular follow-up care (risk for reoccurrence)See doctor if fever, malaise, or other symptoms occur (if hx of rheumatic fever, cong valve disorders, or prosthetic valve replacement)May be need for antibiotic jest before & for short time after an event that might cause bacteremia (dental)If antibiotics are rx, take full dose for full time, b/c noncompliance w/ drug regimen can hinder the complete d