Summarised by Centrist
Recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association outlines a concerning trend in heart health in the United States. While overall death rates from infective endocarditis have declined, there is a significant increase in mortality among young adults aged 25 to 44.
The study, conducted by Dr Sudarshan Balla, theorises a connection between this rise and the ongoing opioid crisis, affecting states like Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia.