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Management of Infective Endocarditis in People Who Inject Drugs: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Larry M. Baddour, Melissa B. Weimer, Alysse G. Wurcel, Doff B. McElhinney, Laura R. Marks, Laura Fanucchi, Zerelda Esquer Garrigos, Gösta Pettersson, Daniel C. DeSimone

Circulation · 2022

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BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association has sponsored both guidelines and scientific statements that address the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infective endocarditis. As a result of the unprecedented and increasing incidence of infective endocarditis cases among people who inject drugs, the American Heart Association sponsored this original scientific statement. It provides a more in-depth focus on the management of infective endocarditis among this unique population than what has been provided in prior American Heart Association infective endocarditis-related documents. METHODS: A writing group was named and consisted of recognized experts in the fields of infectious diseases, cardiology, addiction medicine, and cardiovascular surgery in October 2021. A literature search was

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1161/cir.0000000000001090
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SNmojmgnru-9pje1m
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