Infective endocarditis in pregnancy carries high morbidity and mortality, often driven by intravenous drug use, and requires a multidisciplinary team approach for optimal outcomes.
· Intravenous drug use was the most common risk factor for IE in pregnancy.. · IE in pregnancy carries a high morbidity and mortality with complications including septic emboli, septic shock, and need for mechanical ventilation.. · A multidisciplinary team approach can assure the best possible maternal and fetal outcomes..
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