[Anatomo-clinical conference at the Pitié-Salpêtrière. Multiple arterial embolisms in a 70-year-old man].
1981
S Herson, and
J N Fiessinger, and
Y Tereau
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D004617
Embolism
Blocking of a blood vessel by an embolus which can be a blood clot or other undissolved material in the blood stream.
Embolus,Embolisms
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.