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Endocardial Fibroelastosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.238.281
Unique ID
D004695
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004695
Scope Note
A condition characterized by the thickening of ENDOCARDIUM due to proliferation of fibrous and elastic tissue, usually in the left ventricle leading to impaired cardiac function (CARDIOMYOPATHY, RESTRICTIVE). It is most commonly seen in young children and rarely in adults. It is often associated with congenital heart anomalies (HEART DEFECTS CONGENITAL;) INFECTION; or gene mutation. Defects in the tafazzin protein, encoded by TAZ gene, result in a form of autosomal dominant familial endocardial fibroelastosis.
Entry Term(s)
Endomyocardial Fibroelastosis
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Endocardial Fibroelastosis Preferred
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