Surge: U.S. Infective Endocarditis Deaths Down Overall; Among Young Adults on the Rise
Atlanta, Georgia – A recent study has found a concerning surge in cases of infective endocarditis among young adults in the United States, despite an overall decrease in deaths related to the condition. Infective endocarditis is a serious and potentially fatal infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and settling in the heart lining or a heart valve. The study, published in the …