Archive for the 'Heart Disease' Category

Endocarditis

Friday, March 7th, 2008

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Introduction
The inside of your heart contains four chambers and four valves lined by a thin membrane called the endocardium. Endocarditis is an infection of this inner lining.
Endocarditis typically occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in [...]