MeSH definition : 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).;
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).
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