Psychosomatic Heart: The Mind-Body Connection to Inflammation
Definition and Etiology of Endocarditis Endocarditis is defined as a serious inflammatory condition affecting the endocardium, which constitutes the thin, delicate inner lining of the heart chambers and the surfaces of the cardiac valves. This crucial anatomical structure, when compromised, initiates a complex pathological process that can severely impair cardiac function. Historically, endocarditis was often […]