Guide To The Symptoms Of Endocarditis

Endocarditis is the infection and inflammation of an individual's endocardium. The heart chambers have an interior surface covered by a special lining, called the endocardium, containing a layer of connective tissue and a layer of endothelial cells. Pathogens from anywhere within an individual's body can spread through their bloodstream and bind to damaged tissues in the heart. Without treatment, this type of infection can have serious complications, including permanent damage to the heart valves.