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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About Intravenous Drug Use and Endocarditis

May 29, 2023

Kenechukwu Mezue, MD, MSc and Bernardo Lombo, MD, FACC

Kenechukwu Mezue, MD, MSc. Clinical Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

Bernardo Lombo, MD, FACC. Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

Dr. Mezue and Dr. Lombo have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening complication of intravenous drug use. This article explores the pathogenesis of IE, key symptoms to recognize, and the crucial steps to take if an infection is suspected.

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