… creation of IVDA-related endocarditis heart teams and early transition to oral antibiotics, if
proven effective, may offer potential solutions to the opioid epidemic and IVDA endocarditis. …

… 2 of its counties that have been heavily affected by the opioid epidemic. We found significant
increases in the number of drug-use associated IE cases between 2013 and 2017, both in …

… Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with marked morbidity and mortality in the United
States and parallels the opioid pandemic. Few studies explore this interaction and its effect on …

… C infections associated with the opioid epidemic are relatively … Less described is the
association between the opioid epi… Increasing incidence of IV-drug use associated endocarditis in …

… This demonstrates the significant impact of the opioid epidemic on endocarditis surgeries
and punctuates the urgent need for multidisciplinary regional and national efforts to reverse …

… increasing severity of the opioid epidemic. In our study, we assessed whether increasing
opioid use has led to higher rates of stroke associated with IE and opioid use. We hypothesized …

… epidemic has been particularly pronounced. The incidence of infective endocarditis associated
… years, or 50% of all infective endocarditis cases.5 These staggering statistics reflect the …

… declared the US opioid epidemic a public health emergency. The opioid epidemic has
led to increased infectious‐related morbidity and mortality, including infective endocarditis (IE). …

… Infective endocarditis with Serratia marcescens is rare. While historically found to be
associated with intravenous drug use, recent reports and studies have identified healthcare …

… Trends in drug use-associated infective endocarditis and heart valve surgery, 2007 to 2017:
… current wave of the US opioid epidemic. The current opioid epidemic in the United States is …