Original research
par
Bhandari, Ruchi et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We utilized a newly developed, statewide database to describe epidemiologic characteristics and healthcare utilization among patients with (DU-IE) and without (non-DU-IE) drug use-associated infective endocarditis (IE) in WV over five years.
Constatations/points à retenir
This multisite study reveals a 681% increase in IE admissions in WV over five years primarily attributable to injection drug use, underscoring the urgent need for both prevention efforts and specialized strategies to improve outcomes.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective observational study of medical records
Mots clés
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Injecting drugs
