Endocardium

/ˌɛndəʊkˈɑːdiəm/

/ˌɛndoʊkˈɑːɹdiəm/

[noun]

Endocardium

[NOUN]

the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the heart chambers and valves

What is "endocardium"?

The endocardium is a thin layer of tissue that lines the interior of the heart, including the chambers and valves. It is composed of endothelial cells and connective tissue, providing a protective and smooth surface for efficient blood flow. The endocardium also contributes to the regulation of cardiac function by participating in the conduction of electrical impulses and aiding in the prevention of infections and clot formation within the heart.

Examples

1. Infective endocarditis is infection of the endocardium - the inner lining of heart chambers and the covering of heart valves.

2. In this case, inflammation can also happen on the atrial endocardium or ventricular endocardium.

3. In this case, inflammation can also happen on the atrial endocardium or ventricular endocardium.

4. It turns out that most cases of endocarditis are due to a microbial infection of the endocardium.