Treatment Approaches and Challenges in Infective Endocarditis

This chapter discusses medical and surgical treatments for infective endocarditis (IE) in patients with substance use disorder, emphasizing early diagnosis, the use of antibiotics such as vancomycin and ceftriaxone, and the necessity of surgery for the majority of patients. The importance of addiction treatment and the 90-day golden period for better outcomes in patients with injection drug use are also highlighted.