Endocarditis

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Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) which lines the heart cavities and the part of the arteries and veins close to the heart and also forms the structure of the heart valve sails. Basically, any person can develop endocarditis and if left untreated, the course of the disease is usually fatal. The heart is, so to speak, the distribution station for the blood of the entire body. A source of infection here will thus send the bacteria to all regions of the body. In Western Europe, endocarditis has become rare in heart-healthy people and has become treatable since the introduction of antibiotics. However, there is an increased risk of endocarditis in people with congenital or acquired heart defects (especially after heart valve replacement).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocarditis ([1])

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