Trends in Infective Endocarditis in California and New York State, 1998-2013

Importance

Prophylaxis and treatment guidelines for infective endocarditis have changed substantially over the past decade. In the United States, few population-based studies have explored the contemporary epidemiology and outcomes of endocarditis.

Objective

To quantify trends in the incidence and etiologies of infective endocarditis in the United States.

Design, Setting, and Participants

Retrospective population...