| D004696 |
Endocarditis |
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. |
Infective Endocarditis,Endocarditides,Endocarditides, Infective,Endocarditis, Infective,Infective Endocarditides |
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| D005260 |
Female |
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Females |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000038 |
Abscess |
Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection. |
Abscesses |
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| D000368 |
Aged |
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. |
Elderly |
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| 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 |
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| D016343 |
Monitoring, Intraoperative |
The constant checking on the state or condition of a patient during the course of a surgical operation (e.g., checking of vital signs). |
Intraoperative Monitoring |
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| D017548 |
Echocardiography, Transesophageal |
Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues using a transducer placed in the esophagus. |
Transesophageal Echocardiography |
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