Lipofuscin pigment bodies in the cardiac endothelium of the Gulf toadfish measure up to 2.0 µ in diameter. Their histochemical staining characteristics and ultrastructure differ slightly from those of ...

The hepatic vasculature is essential for liver development, homeostasis and regeneration, yet the developmental program of hepatic vessel formation and the embryonic origin of the liver vasculature ...

Endocarditis is a rare, potentially fatal infection of the endocardium, or inner lining of the heart. It is usually caused by bacteria traveling through the bloodstream to the heart and is treated by ...

A specialized population of endothelial cells, the endocardium, forms the first layer of the heart along with the contractile cardiac muscle. Although necessary for heart formation, development of the ...

Endocarditis is a condition where the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium) becomes infected. It is rare but can be fatal. Bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream can attach to areas of the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The heart, which is the proverbial centre of the person, has no centre itself. This organ at the core of your being has a void on the ...