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  1. Polycherry

    Step I Why are valves preferentially affected in endocarditis?

    The inside of the heart is covered by endothelium throughout. Why are valves predisposed to endocarditis? I know it can affect other structires like the septum, chordae etc. But why the valves? Especially bacterial endocarditis. Wouldn't a place on the ceiling of the atria be quieter and have...