Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001021
Aortic Valve
The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.
Aortic Valves,Valve, Aortic,Valves, Aortic
D014184
Transplantation, Homologous
Transplantation between individuals of the same species. Usually refers to genetically disparate individuals in contradistinction to isogeneic transplantation for genetically identical individuals.