Description

Syphilitic endocarditis of pulmonary valve is an inflammation of the heart valve caused by syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. This condition can lead to serious cardiovascular complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in formal medical contexts and may not be familiar to all patients. Common variants that might be heard include 'endocarditis sifilítica' without specifying the valve, which should be avoided in precise clinical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic endocarditis of pulmonary valve after presenting with heart failure symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con endocarditis sifilítica de la válvula pulmonar tras presentar síntomas de insuficiencia cardíaca.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with endocarditis from other causes; mispronouncing 'sifilítica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.