Infective Endocarditis in Pregnancy: A Contemporary Cohort.

Malamo E CountourisAmy L MarinoMegan RaymondAlisse HauspurgKathryn L Berlacher

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2022)

· 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..

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
pregnancy outcomes
septic shock
preterm birth
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
pregnant women
palliative care
high dose
respiratory failure
physical activity
body mass index
skeletal muscle
weight loss