Atrioventricular Valve Endocardiosis in Cats
 
There are four chambers of the heart: the upper two are called the atria (singular: atrium), and the bottom two chambers are called the ventricles. A valve is present between each atrial and ventricular pair. These valves are referred to as the atrioventricular valves. The valve between the left atrium and ventricle is called the mitral valve, and the valve between the right atrium and ventricle is the tricuspid valve.
 
Endocardiosis is a condition in which excessive fibrous tissue develops in the atrioventricular valves, affecting ...read more