Description

Tuberculosis of endocardium is a rare form of tuberculosis that affects the inner lining of the heart, known as the endocardium. It can lead to serious complications, including heart failure and embolic events, if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis or heart conditions. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial expressions. Common variants that may be heard include 'tuberculosis cardíaca', which should be avoided in favor of the precise term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of endocardium after experiencing persistent cardiac symptoms.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó Tuberculosis del endocardio después de experimentar síntomas cardíacos persistentes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; misinterpreting as a general heart condition; using informal terminology instead of the clinical term.