Abstract:BackgroundInfective endocarditis (IE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among persons who inject drugs (PWID) and rates have increased during the current opioid epidemic. Severe cases may require valve replacement surgery (VRS). These patients are typically younger with fewer comorbidities than those who undergo VRS for other indications. This study was designed to examine the prognosis for these cases.MethodsThe University of Vermont Medical Center is a 562-bed academic medical center. A retrospecti… Show more
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