What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the heart lining and valves?

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2026-04-12 10:15

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Endocarditis (endo = within + card = heart + itis - inflammation) is a reaction to trauma of the inner membrane of the heart and the heart valves. This trauma is usually due to a viral or bacterial infection or the result of toxins produced by viral or bacterial action in another part of the body.

If only a heart valve is inflammed then the Word would be "Valvulitis" preceded by the valve name (tricuspid valvulitis).

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