Epidemiology and health burden of infective endocarditis: a comparative analysis of Australian vs global trends from 1990 to 2021.
BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE) is an uncommon but life-threatening disease with evolving patient risk profiles and management strategies. However, its impact on the Australian healthcare system has not been described. AIMS To quantify the healthcare burden of IE in Australia over time in the past three decade...