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ECG

Electrocardiography (ECG) is the technique of monitoring the electrical function of the heart. Its results are presented in the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which is...

Endocarditis

Inflammation of the endocardium. It is usually caused by bacteria and is more likely to occur in the presence of heart valve defects, previous heart...

Endocardium

The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart. The endocardium consists of a layer of endothelial cells and an underlying layer...