Infective Endocarditis as a Complication of Intravenous Drug Use in Pregnancy: A Retrospective Case Series and Literature Review
Objective An increase in opioid use disorder and subsequent intravenous drug use has led to an increase in sequalae that may complicate pregnancy, such as infective endocarditis. Infective endocarditis has the potential for significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. We sought to exam...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2020-07-01
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Series: | American Journal of Perinatology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1716732 |