Native right‐sided endocarditis in intravenous drug user: A case report

Abstract

Abstract An increased rate of hospitalizations due to right‐sided infective endocarditis is currently witnessed due to the rapid rise of IV drug use. In this case report, we aim to discuss the long‐term outcome and highlight the various diagnostic approaches and management difficulties that are encountered in these cases.

Keywords

• infective endocarditis
• intravenous drug use
• Staphylococcus aureus
• tricuspid valve