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Endomyocardial Fibrosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Endomyocardial Fibrosis
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.238.406
Unique ID
D004719
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004719
Scope Note
A condition characterized by the thickening of the ventricular ENDOCARDIUM and subendocardium (MYOCARDIUM), seen mostly in children and young adults in the TROPICAL CLIMATE. The fibrous tissue extends from the apex toward and often involves the HEART VALVES causing restrictive blood flow into the respective ventricles (CARDIOMYOPATHY, RESTRICTIVE).
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65(63)
Date Introduced
1965/01/01
Last Updated
2004/07/07
Endomyocardial Fibrosis Preferred
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