Description

Tuberculosis of the heart is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the heart tissue. It can lead to serious complications, including pericarditis and cardiac dysfunction, often requiring prompt medical intervention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is not commonly used in everyday conversations and may be encountered primarily in specialized medical contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the patient. Variants like 'tuberculosis cardíaca' may be heard, but it is advisable to stick to the glossary term in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the heart after presenting with chest pain and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Tuberculosis del corazón después de presentar dolor en el pecho y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosis' as 'tuberculosa'; mixing up with other cardiac conditions.