What is another word for Endocardial Fibroelastosis?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛndə͡ʊkˈɑːdɪəl fˌɪbɹə͡ʊlastˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Endocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE), a rare and potentially fatal heart condition, can be described using different synonyms such as endocardial fibrosis, endomyocardial fibrosis, or idiopathic endocardial fibroelastosis. EFE is characterized by the accumulation of thick fibroelastic tissue in the innermost lining of the heart's chambers. As a result, the heart finds it challenging to pump blood to the rest of the body, leading to heart failure. The condition is prevalent in infants and young children, but it can also affect adults. The diagnosis often involves using cardiac imaging techniques like echocardiography and MRI. Treatment involves medication to manage symptoms, heart transplant, or heart surgery to excise the fibrotic tissue and improve heart function.
